3407 1/2 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60624
West SideA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Over 100 rat droppings found throughout kitchen and storage areas; previous pest infestation violations were not corrected.
We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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6-501.11 OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE AND IN OUTSIDE FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
8-404.13 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2643282 ON 9-24-26:38-OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. 54- OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT COVERED, GREASE SPILLS ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER, GREASE SPILLS ON GROUND, AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. 60- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2635631 ON 4-24-26:39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS OFF FLOOR.45-OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. 47-OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING INSIDE FRONT TWO DOOR COOLER AND ICE BUILDUP INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND DEFROST FREEZERS. 51-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 AND MAINTAIN. 55-OBSERVED GREASE BUILUDP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS. 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
Baba's Famous Steak And Lemonade has had 18 inspections in the last 5 years with a 61% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.