What is Babas Halal's health inspection score?

Babas Halal has a SafeDine safety score of 74 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Babas Halal last inspected?

Babas Halal was last inspected on December 8, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Babas Halal have?

Babas Halal has 10 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Babas Halal safe to eat at?

Babas Halal has a good safety record with a score of 74/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Babas Halal serve?

Babas Halal serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Babas Halal

Name: Babas Halal
Address: 6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 74

6421 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/8/2022

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #837 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 42% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Dec 8, 2022

low confidence

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Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

42 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+29 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 Complaint

Dec 22

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med7 Basic

10 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN A TUBS ON A RACK IN THE PREP AREA AT 71.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE TOTAL WEIGHT 23LBS AND COST $95. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED 2 SMALL CONTAINERS (8LBS) OF RAW CHICKEN SITTING ON A RACK WITH AN INTERANAL TEMP OF 53.6F. CITATION COMBINE ABOVE.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL ALL DRY BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCTS NAME.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANTIZING SOLUTION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR DOORS OF ALL REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND AIR VENT COVERS DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THE COOK NOT IN COMPLAINCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/COOK SMOKING IN THE KITCHEN WHILE PREPARING FOOD. OBSERVED COOK LAYING HIS LIT CIGARETTE ON THE PREP COOLER STATION/TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THERE IS NO SMOKING ALLOWED INSIDE PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED FOR #7-32-015. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HE MUST APPEAR IN COURT FOR THIS VIOLATION.

Base deductions−29 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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