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Baba Saj

8507 Teakwood Ct

Last inspected Oct 2, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was Baba Saj last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 2, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 4 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
1 inspection on record, from Oct 2, 2026 to Oct 2, 2026.
Has Baba Saj ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 1 inspection record we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 2, 2026.

The Full Inspection History

1 inspection

Complaint

Oct 2, 2026

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official Wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s Notes

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AND UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLING TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLING TRAINING FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 2, 2026 · Original Source

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