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CONCERNS NOTED

BABAS FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE ON LARAMIE, INC

345 N CENTRAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60644

This restaurant has some health concerns to be aware of.

Recent inspections found issues that may affect food safety. Review the violations below.

SafeScore

71/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Apr 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

29 total

other
931%
contamination
621%
facility
517%
pest
414%
chemical
310%
hygiene
27%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorOther

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.

Code 3

MinorOther

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.

Code 48

MinorOther

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Code 53

MinorPest

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Code 54

MinorContamination

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Code 58

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Code 49

MinorChemical

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.

Code 55

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Code 56

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from April 2025 โ€” 358 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.