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CLEAN RECORD

Babas Halal

7901 S DAMEN AVE, Chicago, IL 60620

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

88/100

Inspections

7

Last Inspected

Jan 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

71 total

contamination
2637%
facility
1623%
other
913%
temperature
68%
hygiene
57%
pest
57%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorContamination

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Code 58

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP AROUND THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

MinorFacility

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID FOR UNISEX TOILET ROOM AS REQUIRED.

Code 53

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AND CLEAN BULB.

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.