Babas Original
8307 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago 60619
The whole record
- Pass100%
- Conditional0%
- Fail0%
- PassSep 29, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment and surrounding floors. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Noted clutter in west storage space near rear exit, in rear office and along north wall to rear office. Instructed to remove unnecessary items to business and organize.
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Noted heavy dust accumulation on vents in washroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records on site at all times.
- 58
Allergen training as required
Observed no proof of allergen training for cfm. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate and maintain on site.
- 49
- PassFeb 24, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
The interior/exterior of the fryers with grease, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain the fryers.
- 49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
The interior/exterior of the reach in coolers with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain the coolers.
- 54
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Trash and debris around the dumpster container. Instructed to clean and maintain the outdoor area.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
The floors in the corners and under/around the cooking equipment with food, dirt and grease. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
- 55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Water stained ceiling tiles in the dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain ceiling tiles.
- 57
All food employees have food handler training
Female food handler has no food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid food handler's certificate.
- 49
- PassAug 9, 2024LicenseRisk 1 (High)
- 56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Ventilation in both toilet rooms not working. Instructed to fix and maintain mechanical ventilation in the toilet rooms.
- 56
- No verdictMay 30, 2024LicenseRisk 1 (High)
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Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2971321 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.