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BABYLON FOOD AND CAFE

5809 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60659 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BABYLON FOOD AND CAFE has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 2, 2014. The most recent inspection, on January 30, 2017, found no infractions.

3 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on October 2, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 17 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 14, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on June 8, 2015. For example: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN KITCHEN UNDER COUNTERS NEEDS TO PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ALL SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STOVES INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER STOVE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT ALL SHELVES AND CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR OF KITHCEN AND IN MENS WASHROOM UNDER HAND DRYER. CLEAN/PAINT WALLS. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN REAR OF KITCHEN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE CEILING TILE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED PLUMBING LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON RIGHT BASIN. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS. ALL FOOD ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INSCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
  3. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Caulk around exposed hand sink, and around washbowl in bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen area that had exposed plaster, wallboard, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Missing light shields in rear kitchen area, and rear storage room, shall be provided.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA(SUGAR,TEA,LOOSE TEA). ALSO MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR/REPLACE THE TOP DOOR OF THE COLD HOLDING PORTION OF THE 2DR COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE HOT HOLDING TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA ROOM SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN WINDOW IN THE MOP SINK ROOM.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REPAIR CEMENT STEP LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOORWAY SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL CRACK/CREVICE OPENING AT WALLBASE WITH THE FLOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK FAUCET.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE MISSING EXHAUST HOOD VENT AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY.
  6. License

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NO GREASE CONTAINER ON PREMISES,OWNER STATED HE WILL NOT USE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES DEEP FRYER
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP UNIT CLEAN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • BROKEN AND STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE SAID DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKING WATER DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ONE STOPPER ON PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED
  7. License

    0 infractions

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