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BIG BABA'S STEAK & LEMONADE, INC.

328 E PERSHING RD, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

BIG BABA'S STEAK & LEMONADE, INC. has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since December 6, 2013. The most recent inspection, on August 27, 2021, found no infractions.

1 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 temperature control, Pests and Handwashing and staff hygiene.

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 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 2 times on December 6, 2013. For example: FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

  • 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 on December 6, 2013. 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 November 23, 2015. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • 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 15 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on March 10, 2016. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TWO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR A TOTAL OF THREE TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT SO THAT WATER DRAINS CORRECTLY FROM SINK. OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE TOILET BOWL LID IN THE WASHROOM; SEAL OR REPLACE LID ON BACK OF TOILET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND WET MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOP.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 10. SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
      • OBSERVED AN OPEN SITE DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK. UPON RUNNING WATER IN THE COMPARTMENT THE DRAIN WAS BACKING UP AND WATER WAS RUNNING ONTO THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR. (PLUMBER CALLED DURING INSPECTION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE PARTICLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEAL HOLE IN WALL AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN STORAGE CLOSET.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST PROVIDE/INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED TWO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR A TOTAL OF THREE TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT SO THAT WATER DRAINS CORRECTLY FROM SINK. OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE TOILET BOWL LID IN THE WASHROOM; SEAL OR REPLACE LID ON BACK OF TOILET.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • FOUND WET MOP STORED IN MOP BUCKET; INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOP.
  4. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL SMALL HOLE AROUND THE PIPE UNDER THE MOP SINK.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS WITHOUT THEM.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST HAVE GYRO MACHINE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNUSED FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA OR PROPERLY MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    9 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • MUST HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT THEY HOLD APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
    • 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
      • MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS 110-120 DEGREES F TO ALLOW FOR PROPER SANITIZING.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST REPAIR DOOR ALONG THE BOTTOM AND ON BOTH SIDES.
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND PROPERLY CLOSE LID.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST SEAL HOLES IN THE WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST HAVE GYRO MACHINE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNUSED FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA OR PROPERLY MAINTAIN.

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