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Babas Famous Steak And Lemonade On Laramie,inc

345 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, IL 60644 · Cook County

54cited violations
0serious tier
5inspections
47tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
3020761
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262250
20253290

Inspections

  1. May 19, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINTION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED INSIDED GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CART, BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CLOGGED UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, CIGARETTE BUTTS, AND DEAD INSECTS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCGTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13 OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  2. May 11, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINTION.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON COOLER DOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED INSIDED GROCERY BAGS IN REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CART, BEVERAGE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED CLOGGED UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, CIGARETTE BUTTS, AND DEAD INSECTS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCGTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2616015 ON 4-18-25:54-OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY. 56-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. 58-INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

  3. Apr 18, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLCIIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116 OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  4. Apr 16, 2025 License Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B) OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.116 OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      5-501.13 OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR FACILITY DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR TRASH REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201.13 OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      2-102.13 INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

  5. Apr 9, 2025 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO SIGNED VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLCIIES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OR WASHBOWL INSIDE TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA OR WASHBOWL IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HANDWAHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO LOGBOOK OR PEST CONTROL AGGREEMENT ON SITED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR MANUAL WAREWASHING AS REQUIRED.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED STORED COOKING EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING RACKS IN REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE OR CONTRACT AGREEMENT IN PLACE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDTION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED MAHONEY GREASE RECEPTACLE STORED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND REPAIR TOP COVERING TO CLOSE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN OR DETTACHED WALL BASE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH OR REPLACE.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      INSTRUCTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.