What is Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc's health inspection score?

Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 42 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc last inspected?

Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc was last inspected on April 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc have?

Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc has 29 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc safe to eat at?

Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc has a safety score of 42/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc

Name: Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc
Address: 345 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, 60644
Rating: 42

345 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Poor

Chicago

Ranked #986 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Apr 18, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.7

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

14x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-58

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-15 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% 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.

Location

345 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60644

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Inspection History

3 records on file

2 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High7 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

71/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLCIIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116 OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High8 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

69/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116 OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.13 OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR TRASH REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 25

License InspectionFail

3 High1 Med8 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

44/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLCIIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OR WASHBOWL INSIDE TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OR WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWAHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO LOGBOOK OR PEST CONTROL AGGREEMENT ON SITED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT AGREEMENT IN PLACE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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