RestaurantLicence 3030724

Baba's Famous Steak and Lemonade

101 E 51st St, Chicago 60615

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Latest verdictConditionalOct 7, 2026 · 6 days ago

Inspections7since May 28, 2025

Fail rate0.0%0 of 6 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

The whole record

Pass17%
Conditional83%
Fail0%

7 inspections from 2025 to 2026 · hover a mark

2026

ConditionalOct 7, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed time/temperature control for safety foods such as 20lbs of sliced italian beef valued at $150 at an improper cold holding temperature of 50f located in walk-in cooler. Instructed to discard and denature all said tfrcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 55.0f at wali-in cooler. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
3. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  Observed no covered receptacle for proper disposal of sanitary napkins in employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered waste receptacle.
ConditionalMay 12, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, hamburgers, samdwiches, and french fries. Must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed time/temperature control for safety foods such as 50lbs of chicken valued at $200at an improper cold holding temperature of 50f located in front prep cold holding unit. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.
4. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 49.5f at front prep cold holding unit. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace
6. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed food containers stored on the floor in the prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
7. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
8. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed torn door gasket inside of the 2 door prep coolers and refrigerator in front prep area. Instructed to replace.
ConditionalFeb 18, 2026ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate.
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, hamburgers, sandwiches, and french fries. Must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
3. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide.
4. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed time/temperature control for safety foods such as 50lbs of chicken valued at $100 at an improper cold holding temperature of 50f located in front prep cold holding unit. Instructed to discard and denature all said tcs foods and to maintain a cold holding temperature of 41f at all times. Priority violation.7-38-005. Citation issued.
5. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 49.5f at front prep cold holding unit. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
6. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed missing food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
ConditionalDec 22, 2025Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed cold tcs food stored inside walk-in cooler at improper temperature, sliced tomatoes 60.2f, beef 59.6f, chicken 57.5f, gyro sauce 55.8f. Instructed manager to discard. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed walk-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature 52.7f. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by Chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observd bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed container of lemonade stored on floor in prep area. Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food and drinks six inches off floor.
5. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor under front counter. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Bserved food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Obseved debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
8. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed missing food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.
9. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
ConditionalNov 24, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed no person in charge with valid Chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no Chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted. A Chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food (beef) prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
3. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Observd bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
4. 39
  Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
  Observed container of lemonade stored on floor in prep area. Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food and drinks six inches off floor.
5. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  Observed single service articles stored on floor under front counter. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles off floor.
6. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
7. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Observed outside garbage dumpster overflowing with trash and lids not tight-fitting. Instructed manager clean and maintain outside garbage area. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Obseved debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed soiled mop head stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mops to dry to prevent insect breeding.
10. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed missing food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.
11. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. All certified managers must provide allergen training.
PassJul 2, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
2. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed inadequate stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide adequate stoppers and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed no lighting inside walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training for employees. All food employees must provide food handler training.
5. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training for certified manager. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.
No verdictMay 28, 2025LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

224×
Proper cold holding temperatures
334×
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
574×
All food employees have food handler training
584×
Allergen training as required
13×
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
23×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
373×
Food properly labeled; original container
393×
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 3030724 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.