What is Baba's Grill's health inspection score?

Baba's Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Baba's Grill last inspected?

Baba's Grill was last inspected on November 4, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Baba's Grill have?

Baba's Grill has 4 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Baba's Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Baba's Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Baba's Grill

Name: Baba's Grill
Address: 8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 85

8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/4/2024

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Nov 4, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+11 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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8357 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE , Chicago, IL 60619

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Canvass1 License

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

License InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM (1/4" GAP). MUST PROPERLY SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVERD LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AS REQUIRED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT, GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND/OR SEAL WHERE EVER NEEDED.

Base deductions−11 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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