7500 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
South SideA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Equipment too large to clean properly in the sink; grease and food debris buildup throughout kitchen.
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 NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN UTILITY AND 3-COMPARTMENT 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.
License — Required before the city issues a business license.