6404 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60645
North SideA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Live roaches and dozens of flying insects found throughout kitchen; over 25 mouse droppings documented.
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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STILL NOTED THE FOLLOWING PEST ACTIVITY: -- 1 LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND 1 ONE ON TABLE UNDER SLICER. 1 LIVE ROACH ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOORFRAME. --OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON IN THE PREP AREA AND WALLS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA, HALLWAY, DINING ROOM AND IN NORTH SIDE WASHROOM. --OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. --STILL INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION#7-38-020(A).
STILL NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING LIVE AND DEAD ROACHES AND MICE DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. ACCUMU;ATED DUST ON WALL & CEILING VENT COVERS. -FOAM MATERIAL USED FOR SEALING HOLES. MUST REMOVE ALL FOAM AND SMOOTHLY SEAL OPENINGS/HOLES. -INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
Baba Shawarma Inc. has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 22, 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.