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 27 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 May 19, 2026. 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 54 total violations across 2 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 27/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc serve?

Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade ON Laramie, Inc serves Steakhouse cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

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: 27

345 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/19/2026

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Steakhouse•Austin

Ranked #17 of 18 in AustinBetter than 23% of steakhouse restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: May 19, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.8

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-74

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-53 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 26/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (27/100) 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

Apr 2025

3 inspections

5 high priority

1 intermediate

23 basic

Apr

May 2026

2 inspections

25 intermediate

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass2 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

11 Med

11 total

45/100inspection score

−55 pts

Intermediate (11)

−55 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−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
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5

Base deductions−55 pts

May 26

Canvass InspectionFail

14 Med

14 total

30/100inspection score

−70 pts

Intermediate (14)

−70 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & 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
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−5

Base deductions−70 pts

Apr 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass 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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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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