Oaato Foods

7118 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626
African
Last inspected: Apr 28, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Oaato Foods has been inspected 18 times since 2015. On Apr 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about eight violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged nine times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 28, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY NOT CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE STOVES.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
86
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE BY THE FRYERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NONN-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEFT FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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74
Nov 9, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT ALL SINKS, INCLUDING 3 COMPARTMENTS, HANDINK, MOP SINK AND WASHBOWL SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
50
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS. SIGNS PROVIDED
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASES OF SODA AND WATER STORED ON THE FLOOR. STORE ALL CASES OF SODA AND WATER AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR ON PROPER SHELVING.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLETOP USED AS FOOD PREP TABLE WITH BLENDER ON TOP NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE NEEDED ON DOOR TO WASHROOM CLOSE TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOO MUCH CLUTTER IN THE REAR WITH ACCUMULATION OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE BEING USED IN THE FACILITY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER HOOD. BURNER MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULBS OVER FOOD PREP-DISHWASHING AREA
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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50
Oct 23, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY GOODS NEED TO PROPERLY LABELED WITH STANDARDS OF IDENTITY. LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TABLETOP USED AS FOOD PREP TABLE WITH BLENDER ON TOP NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. FRYERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Oct 4, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS DOES NOT HAVE A LABEL. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: PLASTIC BOWL WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR DRY STORAGE FOODS. MANAGER REPLACED BOWLS WITH SCOOPS WITH HANDLES ON SITE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UTENSILS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE IS FACING UP AND EXPOSED TO TOUCH NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DISCUSSED INVERTING ALL UTENSILS FACING DOWN AND HANDLE FACING UP.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MULCH USED AS ABSORBER FOR POTENTIAL OIL/GREASE SPILLAGE BEHIND COOKLINE.-----FOIL USED AS LINING ON SHELVS IN THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND ENSURE THAT FLOORING IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT. MULCH MUST BE REMOVED.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP FOUND ON SIDES OF VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Mar 30, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 23, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA AND FOOD SPILLS ON WALL BY THE STOVE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELD FOR THE BULBS.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47 RULE #4-202.16(2) AND VIOLATION #55 RULE #6-501.114, 6-201.11 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2285950 DATED 4/29/2019 NOT CORRECTED. 47) -NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT REAR STORAGE AREA/HALLWAY INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING FOR SAID AREA. INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,ALSO PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR IS CLUTTERED MUST REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND RE-ORGANIZING OTHER ITEMS,6" FROM FLOOR....FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,CEMENT FLOOR BROKEN,UNEVEN AND POROUS SPECIALLY IN FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. 55) WALLS BY THE BASEBOARD WALL IN KITCHEN,IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE REPAIRED AND PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL MUST BE SEALED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Apr 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 48.7F AND RICE WITH RED SAUCE AT TEMP OF 46.8F. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS COOKED IN THE MORNING,HOWEVER NO LABEL PROVIDED AND FOOD IN BOOTH CONTAINERS WAS PARTIALLY SERVED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MNAGER. POUND 10,VALUE 15. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUE
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR MAIN DOOR OPENED,SCREEN DOOR NOT PROTECTED.MUST PROVIDE A MESH(16 MESH TO 1 INCH) SCREEN TO SAID SCREEN DOOR.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION -
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT REAR STORAGE AREA/HALLWAY INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING FOR SAID AREA
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,ALSO PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA POROUS NOT CLEANABLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR,CEMENT FLOOR BROKEN,UNEVEN AND POROUS SPECIALLY IN FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WALLS BY THE BASEBOARD WALL IN KITCHEN,IN DINING AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST BE REPAIRED AND PLASTIC BASEBOARD WALL MUST BE SEALED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR IS CLUTTERED MUST REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND RE-ORGANIZING OTHER ITEMS,6" FROM FLOOR
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE ONE BURNER UNIT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR REMOVE UNIT FROM PREMISES.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 10, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF VANITY UNDER BATHROOM SINK UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATORS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AT 50F AND 52F. REFRIGERATORS DO NOT CONTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLERS WERE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VANITY UNDER WASHROOM SINK IN DISREPAIR. MUST RESTORE INTERIOR OF CABINETS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL COVING IN WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALL COVING IN HALLWAY OUOTSIDE OF WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS TO BE SHIELDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND LOW WATER PRESSURE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST SUPPLY HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED MOP SINK WITH FAUCET BROKEN AND NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. RESTORE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL. OBSERVED SODA STORED IN KITHCE MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.
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67
Feb 22, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT AREA.
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95
Feb 17, 2017
Recent Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS AT CORNER ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMEDY PROLEM AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GOAT STEW AND COOKED TRIPE ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#1770981 VIOLATION#45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS IN KITCHEN DIRTY NEEDS CLEANING. NOTED UNFINISHED WALL AT BASE NEXT TO FLOOR NEEDS TO BE FINISHED
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.LIGHTS NEED TO BE REPLACED
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED CLUTTER IN THE PANTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE.
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70
Feb 15, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS AT CORNER ON FLOOR NEXT TO REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMEDY PROLEM AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-O20.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GOAT STEW AND COOKED TRIPE ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED SEE REPORT#1770981 VIOLATION#45 FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS IN KITCHEN DIRTY NEEDS CLEANING. NOTED UNFINISHED WALL AT BASE NEXT TO FLOOR NEEDS TO BE FINISHED.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN.LIGHTS NEED TO BE REPLACED.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK AT FRONT AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED CLUTTER IN THE PANTRY.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE.
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70
May 17, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS NOT CLEANED TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO, FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. ALSO, LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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86
May 9, 2016
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54.3F, HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT USE UNTIL REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40F OR BELOW. PREMISES HAS ANOTHER 2-DOOR COOLER ADJACENT TO THE SAID COOLER, HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 36.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON A MILK CRATE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 80 LBS OF BEEF AT 60F, VALUED AT $200; 120 LBS OF GOAT AT 107F, VALUED AT $350. 2 LBS OF EGGS, STORED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED REFRIGERATOR AT 48.9F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE, AND COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF THE PREMISES; IN CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOM, BEHIND THE RC BEVERAGE COOLER; CORNERS OF REAR STORAGE ROOM; WALL BASE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK; FLOOR CORNERS AROUND THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IS PROHIBITED. REMOVE FROM EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND HARDENED GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, FRYER, AND PREP TABLES. SEAT COVERS ON CHAIRS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA ARE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR CORNERS NOT CLEANED TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ALSO, FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE HARDENED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. WALL VENT IN HALLWAY HAS EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. ALSO, LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS, AND PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE, AND MAINTAIN.
40
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Dec 18, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ORIGINIAL CERTIFICATE ONSITE AND TO HAVE THE CERTIFICATE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEWING SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Nov 25, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 17, 2015
License
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINED,WATER IS SIPPING FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE SANITIZE COMPARTMENT.INSTRUCTED TO WELD SAID COMPARTMENT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.FOUND FRONT DOOR WITH AN 1/2" TO 1" GAP BETWEEN THE DOOR AND THE FRAME DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.ALSO RUBBER USED AT BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR IS NOT SEALED TO DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID RUBBER TO DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,TOP PART WITH GREASE ON IT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OR TO ENROLL TO CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(DRAIN BOARD),SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL RAW WOOD TABLE USED FOR SHELF SURFACE IS POROUS INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/REPLACE SAID TABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE OVENS AND BURNERS ARE WITH GREASE AND ACCUMULATION OF FOOD(COOKED RICE AND BURNED FOOD)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: RUBBER MATS ON KITCHEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SEMI MELTED UNEVEN AND UNSEALED.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FLOOR TILES.FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. GREASE ON FLOOR PIPES,ALONG THE WALLS,CORNERS AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.,FOOD STAINS UNDER THE SAME AREA UNDER /BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MOP SINK.METAL SHEETS USED FOR WALL NOT SEALED,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID SHEETS,APPLICATION MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE WALL UNDER THE COUNTER OF THE FRONT AREA NOT COMPLETELY SEALED A SPACE BETWEEN THE COUNTER TOP AND WALL.ALSO WALL IS ABSORBENT MATERIAL,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT.REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oaato Foods last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oaato Foods on file is from Apr 28, 2025. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oaato Foods?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Oaato Foods.

Has Oaato Foods' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Oaato Foods have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oaato Foods means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Oaato Foods inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oaato Foods is inspected around two times per year on average.