What is Baba Pita's health inspection score?

Baba Pita has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Baba Pita last inspected?

Baba Pita was last inspected on January 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Baba Pita have?

Baba Pita has 23 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Baba Pita safe to eat at?

Baba Pita has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Baba Pita

Name: Baba Pita
Address: 2343 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 79

2343 W TAYLOR ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/8/2026

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Near West Side

Ranked #120 of 198 in Near West Side

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6 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

May

Jan 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Jan 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

5 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN APPROVAL ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS FERMENTATION. FOUND A GLASS JAR OF CUT TURNIPS FERMENTING IN WATER AND SALT OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED SITE NOT TO USE FOOD ITEM UNTIL HACCP PLAN/VARIANCE IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL IS GRANTED FROM CDPH. FOOD ITEM TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
32VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS−10
FOUND NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS OF FERMENTING FOOD ITEMS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE SPECIAL PROCESS UNTIL THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVES A VARIANCE AND HACCP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH NOT HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS, WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED YELLOW, LIQUID ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, OVEN, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES AND 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
REPLACE THE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL.

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HUMMUS AND GARLIC SAUCE) STORED IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER PAST THE 7 DAY-USE DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE OR DISCARD ALL DATE-MARKED TCS FOODS BEFORE THE 7-DAY-USE DATE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF STEAK THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW ALL TCS FOODS PROPERLY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ALUMINUM FOIL TRAYS AND CONTAINERS NOT STORED INVERTED ON THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE-USE CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS STUCK ON THE LARGE METAL COLLANDERS HANGING AND STORED AS CLEAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL UTENSILS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE STOVE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FEMALE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

Base deductions−20 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM OF WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP TO BE RUSTED AND SEEPING WASTE LIQUID AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN BOTTOM OF WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS ABOVE GRILL IN REAR PREP AREA ACROSS FROM WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND RENEW EVERY 3 YEARS.

Base deductions−2 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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