What is Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade's health inspection score?

Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade has a SafeDine safety score of 34 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade last inspected?

Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade was last inspected on April 24, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade have?

Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade has 69 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade safe to eat at?

Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade has a safety score of 34/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade serve?

Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade serves Steakhouse cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade

Name: Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade
Address: 3407 1/2 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60624
Rating: 34

3407 1/2 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/24/2026

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Steakhouse•West Garfield Park

Ranked #8 of 9 in West Garfield ParkBetter than 23% of steakhouse restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-61

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-34 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 39/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (34/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Mar 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

May

Feb 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Dec 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr 2026

2 inspections

3 high priority

17 intermediate

Apr

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection5 Complaint2 Short Form Complaint

Apr 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

7 Med

7 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High10 Med

13 total3 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (10)

−50 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Dec 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING AT REAR HANDSINK (AT ELBOW CONNECTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS WITH TRASH, GREASE BUILD UP AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60LBS OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 49F-52F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL AFFECTED FOOD AT A COST OF $200. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HELD FOOD AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-35-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR OF COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING AT REAR HANDSINK (AT ELBOW CONNECTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTERS WITH TRASH, GREASE BUILD UP AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING TILES TO BE DAMAGED/MISSING ABOVE REAR PREP TABLE AND IN RESTROOM ABOVE SINK AND TOILET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.18 OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED THROUGHOUT COOLING UNITS WITHOUT ANY LABELS... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 40 LBS COOKED GROUND BEEF, AND 4O LBS INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED COOKED SPAGHETTI AND ALFREDO PASTA NOODLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER FROM INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED (FRONT PREP AREA), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH 2 TORN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SOILED RESIDUES AS DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES LOCATED INSIDE TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND BUILD-UP FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT MAY 14, 2024 #2594581. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS : 49)NOTED EXCESSIVE SPILLS ON FRONT SHELVING UNITS WHERE FLAVORED SYRUPS FOR LEMONADE AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL SURFACES. � 55)OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, AND OLD EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. 58)NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High3 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

79/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TCS FOODS (BURGERS, CHICKEN, STEAK, ITALIAN BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFCATE HOLDER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE SPILLS ON FRONT SHELVING UNITS WHERE FLAVORED SYRUPS FOR LEMONADE AREA STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN ALL SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, OLD EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Base deductions−16 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, AND OLD EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionFail

4 High1 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

40/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOF MANAGER ON SITE WITH A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING ITALIAN BEEF, GROUND CHICKEN, PASTA, AND SHRIMP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT REAR PREP HANDSINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 COOLING UNITS ON THE PREMISE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED @56F AND 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT @54.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. BOTH SAID UNITS STORED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF, COOKED PASTA NOODLES, ETC.) AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF SAID EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR UNITS TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED. UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. DURING INSPECTION, 2 DOOR COOLER WAS REPAIRED, AND IT SHOWS 36 F. SECOND UNIT REMAINS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... APPROXIMATELY 120LBS OF RAW CHICKEN PARTS (WINGS, THIGHS, DRUMS,) RANGING BETWEEN 50F-59F, 5 LBS FISH @ 56F, 5 LBS SHRIMP 54F, 10LBS COOKED PASTA @49.8F, COOKED ITALIAN BEEF @55F, 2 LBS POLISH SAUSAGES 56F, 1LB HOTSDOGS 58F, 15 LBS ALFREDO SAUCE @65F, 15 LBS GROUND CHICKEN @58F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F AND BELOW AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING THIS TIME.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SPRAYER ATTACHED TO HANDSINK INSIDE TOILET ROOM LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE/YARD AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL STACKED ITEMS, GREASE BUCKETS, TRASH, AND OLD EQUIPMENT, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA. NOTED BASEMENT WHERE DRY STORAGE AND OTHER FACILITY EQUIPMENT ARE STORED WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2582193 ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 ... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS 37) OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES NOT TO BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMES FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION. 47)OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. 49)MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE, SHELVING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, FRYER CABINETS, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. 49)OBSERVED THE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD AND GRIME ON THE INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55) OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF GREASE, DIRT, AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF DIRT ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WHER

Base deductions−55 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med6 Basic

9 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. DICED COOKED CHICKEN AT 49.0F AND CHICKEN BREAST AT 56.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION25 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT COST ABOUT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED MEAT THAWING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SPICES TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OPENING OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON GRILL TABLE,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON FLOOR IN REAR WHERE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED AS WELL AS IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−27 pts

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