7500 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
South SideTriggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Inspector found over 60 mouse droppings, live roaches, and flying insects in prep and storage areas.
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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OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AND NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN A FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Baba's Famous Steaks & Lemondade has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 70% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 23, 2026.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.
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