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BADOU SENEGALESE CUISINE

2055 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60645 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BADOU SENEGALESE CUISINE has been inspected 14 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 4, 2012. The most recent inspection, on December 30, 2019, found no infractions.

4 of 14 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 temperature control, Food source, labelling and allergens and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 21, 2016. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 8, 2019. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on June 21, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on May 8, 2019. For example: PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

  • 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 26 times across 9 separate inspections, most recently on May 30, 2018. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

14 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN,RICE, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
      • FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE. (RICE, BEEF,ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
  3. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DOOR OF PREP/DINING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE,REPLACE. FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL AT REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FOOD IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,ALONG BASEBOARD AND CORNERS. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • WATER INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT PREP AREA BY THE TWO DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REAR STORAGE BY THE EXIT DOOR WITH EXCESS ITEMS,UNORGANIZED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED.
  5. Canvass Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, DISCARD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES (15)ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PET CONTROL PROVIDER TO HELP REMOVE/MINIMIZE FLIES AND MAINTAIN. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, ALUMINUM FOIL WAS BEING USED TO COVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, DISCARD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
  7. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLIES (15)ON WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PET CONTROL PROVIDER TO HELP REMOVE/MINIMIZE FLIES AND MAINTAIN. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON THE NORTH WALL IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, ALUMINUM FOIL WAS BEING USED TO COVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, AND FRYER. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NOT CLEAN, WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN THE CORNER CERVICES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN TOILET ROOM AND IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS, AND MISSING LIGHT IS REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHIELDS AND INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE NON-WORKING WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO, DISCARD ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT THAT ARE NO LONGER IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. Canvass

    0 infractions

  9. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • Found food items not properly dated in coolers, freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, reach in freezer.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced, repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, prep table lower shelving, had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and rear storage 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 that had peeling paint, holes by exposed hand sink in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
  10. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND POTS AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(TOOLS, CLOTHES, ETC.)
  11. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 59F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 56.3F TO 56.6F; COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 60F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 59.1F; COOKED PULLED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 57F;JOLOF RICE(YELLOW RICE) AT TEMP OF 58.8F; FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 42F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURE. POUNDS 6, VALUE 200. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  12. Canvass

    0 infractions

  13. License

    9 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPAINT/REPAIR RUSTY/BROKEN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL WALL BEHIND THE TWO COOLER, SOUTH WALL
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL WALL AROUND WATER PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL WALL BETWEEN FRONT COUNTER AT WEST WALL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL WALL AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE DEAD BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR CHEST FREEZER
  14. License

    0 infractions

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