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BABA'S FAMOUS STEAK AND LEMONADE

Chicago Department of Public Health inspection history. 3407 1/2 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL.

Latest result
Pass
Last inspection
April 24, 2026
2 inspections on file · 10 total violations

Violations on last inspection

  1. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY: 3-305.11 observed food items stored on floor in walk-in freezer, walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. observed container of lemonade stored inside utility sink. instructed manager to elevate all fo
  2. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED: 4-903.11(a;c) observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.
  3. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED: 4-501.11 observed condensation leaking inside front two door cooler and ice buildup inside freezers. instructed manager to repair cooler and defrost freezers.
  4. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN: 4-602.13 observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, grill, cooking equipment, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of beverage machines, coolers, freezers, shelving units, prep tables, ou
  5. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES: 5-205.15 observed leaking drainpipes under front and rear handwashing sinks and 3-compartment sink. observed loose handwashing sink in front prep area and inside washroom. instructed manager to repair

Full inspection history

April 24, 2026Pass
5 violations
April 17, 2026Fail
5 violations
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