As of 2026-01-09, Cafe Ba Ba Reeba passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Cafe Ba Ba Reeba

PASS

2024-2028 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614

Lincoln Park · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-01-09

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Violations at most recent inspection

NOTED DIRTY PLASTIC "LIP" ON THE INTERIOR OF THE MIDDLE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

NOTED A FOOD PREPARER WITH A FULL BEARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD PREPARERS WITH BEARDS.

core violation

MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

core violation

USED OIL RECEPTOR USED TO CHANGE OIL FROM DEEP FRYERS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE REAR WALKWAY PATIO AS WELL AS SOILED MOP HEADS AND BROOMS. ALL MUST BE ENCLOSED IN AN OUTDOOR ENCLOSED SHED TYPE OF STORAGE OR STORED INDOORS TO PREVENT PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORING.

core violation

CEILING VENTILATION IN THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

core violation

Inspection history — tap to expand

20261 inspection

Jan 9Customer complaintPASS

20252 inspections

May 21Re-inspectionPASS

May 19Customer complaintFAIL

20241 inspection

May 24Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20232 inspections

Jun 14Re-inspectionPASS

Jun 7Routine inspectionFAIL

20223 inspections

Aug 26Food poisoning re-inspectionPASS

Aug 17Suspected food poisoningFAIL

Jul 6Routine inspectionPASS

20212 inspections

Dec 2Re-inspectionPASS

Dec 1Routine inspectionCONDITIONAL

20203 inspections

Sep 25ComplaintCONDITIONAL

Jul 8Re-inspectionCONDITIONAL

Jun 30Routine inspectionFAIL

20191 inspection

Dec 11Routine inspectionPASS

20182 inspections

Jan 29Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Jan 22Customer complaintFAIL

20171 inspection

Aug 18Routine inspectionPASS

20164 inspections

Sep 28Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Sep 20Customer complaintFAIL

Feb 18Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Feb 9Customer complaintFAIL

20152 inspections

Sep 30Re-inspectionPASS

Sep 25Routine inspectionFAIL

20142 inspections

May 16ComplaintPASS

Mar 7Routine inspectionPASS

20131 inspection

Jul 26Routine inspectionPASS

20121 inspection

Dec 19Routine inspectionPASS

20102 inspections

Apr 27Complaint re-inspectionPASS

Apr 26Customer complaintFAIL

Cafe Ba Ba Reeba health inspection FAQ

Has Cafe Ba Ba Reeba passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Cafe Ba Ba Reeba passed its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-01-09. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Cafe Ba Ba Reeba have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 6 violations at Cafe Ba Ba Reeba's most recent inspection on 2026-01-09. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Cafe Ba Ba Reeba last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Cafe Ba Ba Reeba was last inspected on 2026-01-09. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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