Oasis Fresh
Last inspected: Aug 27, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited Oasis Fresh 15 times, with records going back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Oasis Fresh's 55 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 27, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 124F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS AT A COST OF $20.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FALAFEL AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48F INSIDE OF COOLER. OBSERVED 2 LARGE CONTAINERS OF RAW BEEF AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, FALAFEL). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SAUCES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 23, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11//NOTED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD RICE PUDDING LOCATED ON COUNTER COLD HOLD UNIT AT 48 F APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS VALUED $30 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY OF APPROXIMATELY 40 GNATS IN KITCHEN, DISHROOM AND MOPSINK/ DRYING RACK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDER AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2571412 CONDUCTED ON 2/17/23. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (37) NOTED PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PUDDING AND BROWNIES ON DISPLAY IN A CUSTOMER ACCESS COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED FOUR STICKY FLY TRAPS HANGING ABOVE REAR TALL COOLER IN PREP AREA, ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALKWAY TO DRY STORAGE/ 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED MICROWAVE IN DISH AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ENCRUSTED FOOD ON PANINI PRESS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 17, 2023
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-601.11--- NOTED PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PUDDING AND BROWNIES ON DISPLAY IN A CUSTOMER ACCESS COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11-----MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD PREP SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16--- OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION THERMAL WRAPPING IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND FALLING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11--- NOTED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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78
Feb 15, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED. STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 14 SMALL FLIES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, 10 THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND MOP SINK AREA. STILL RECOMMEND HAVING A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-601.11-- NOTED PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PUDDING AND BROWNIES ON DISPLAY IN A CUSTOMER ACCESS COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11--- OBSERVED A REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING PREPARED FOODS AND VEGETABLES IN A COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROTECT FOODS/CONTENTS IN COOLER FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION.-----MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD PREP SURFACES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11 (A;B;D)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13---NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK.----DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. 4-601.11(B)-- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL COOLER ETC. EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.--- MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL. : 6-201.16--- OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION THERMAL WRAPPING IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND FALLING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11--- NOTED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 2, 2023
Routine
7 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. 8 LBS SLICED ROAST BEEF IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. PRE-PACKAGED AND PREPARED RICE PUDDING IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. PREPARED BABA GHANOUJ IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. NO LABELS ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP, DISH, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OWNER/MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A FOOD PREP TABLE. EMPLOYEE MOVED THE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR HAND DRYING. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PUDDING AND BROWNIES ON DISPLAY IN A CUSTOMER ACCESS COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE LABELING WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS RICE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING PREPARED MARINATING RAW CHICKEN AND MARINATING VEGETABLES IN A COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROTECT FOODS/CONTENTS IN COOLER FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION.-----MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD PREP SURFACES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING LEG ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. TABLE NOTED FALLING TO THE FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLOTH AS A WRAP FOR THE DOOR HANDLE IN THE DINING ROOM COOLER. MUST REMOVE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE HANDLE.----NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK.----DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION THERMAL WRAPPING IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND FALLING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL COOLER ETC. EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.----CEILING VENT ABOVE REAR STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED TWO GREASE DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP NOT UNDER ANY VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOOD VENTILATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 3, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE WITH SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Aug 31, 2022
Reinspection
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY.TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, HUMMUS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM8-22-2022,REPORT#2562542 #10) 5-204.11: 5-204.11: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP AREA INSTALLED ON REAR PREP. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED NO SINK INSTALLED AT PRESENT TIME.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY INSPECTION REPORT FROM 8-22-22, REPORT# 2562542. NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: PREP TABLES AND ELECTRICAL BURNERS NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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Aug 22, 2022
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP IS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA, NOT INSIDE THE STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP IN BOTH LOCATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP AREA INSTALLED ON REAR PREP. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PREP TABLES AND ELECTRICAL BURNERS NEED TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
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Nov 22, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADDITIONAL FOOD PREP AREA INSTALLED OFF OF REAR PREP. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP SINK IN REAR SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW PREP AREA INSTALLED WITH DRYWALL. THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE NON-POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Dec 15, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES AT FRONT PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA USED AS FLOOR MATS. MUST REMOVE.
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Jan 22, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP IT ON SITE.
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Jan 16, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 POUND OF COOKED FALAFEL(TCS FOOD) STORED AT STEAM TABLE AT TEMP OF 120.9F. HOT FOOD FOR HOLDING MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.UPON MY REQUEST FOOD DISCARDED POUND 3,VALUE 10 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.11(A) OBSERVED THE FLUSHING MECHANISM FOR THE ONLY TOILET ON PREMISES IS BROKEN AND NOT MAINTAINED. EMPLOYEES MUST OPEN TANK AND USE A TOOL TO FLUSH TOILET. MUST REPAIR TO BE ABLE TO FLUSH TOILET USING HANDLE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP/DISHROOM AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING DUE TO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE/FAUCET HEAVILY LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON TO WASHHANDS. UNABLE TO USE SAID SINK( WATER GOES RAPIDLY ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AND FLOOR).MUST REPAIR MENTIONED ISSUE. TEMPORARILY USE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK,LEAVE DOOR OPEN (REAR AREA/FRONT AREA ENTRANCE ) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 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(HUMMUS,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOODS(CAKES/SWEETS) INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER FOR RETAIL FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-7-2019,REPORT #2291097 #51) 4-301.16 OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN/PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP SINK AT SAID AREAS FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. TODAY OBSERVED SINK INSTALLED HOWEVER NO WATER HANDLE TO BE ABLE TO USE SINK(NOT OPERABLE) #51)5-204.12 UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN MOP CLOSET ON NORTH EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #58)2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GRIMES AND FOOD,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP IT ON SITE.
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Jun 28, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN MOP CLOSET ON NORTH EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN/PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP SINK AT SAID AREAS FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 7, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SHIELD AT FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA NOT TALL ENOUGH TO PROTECT FOOD AT PREP AREA FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL TALLER SHIELD AT FRONT PREP COUNTER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAKER DEVICE ON MOP SINK IN MOP CLOSET ON NORTH EAST SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT FRONT KITCHEN/PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP SINK AT SAID AREAS FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT SAID LOCATIONS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE IN SAID AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oasis Fresh last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oasis Fresh on file is from Aug 27, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oasis Fresh?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Oasis Fresh.
Has Oasis Fresh's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oasis Fresh have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Oasis Fresh means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Oasis Fresh inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Oasis Fresh is inspected around two times per year on average.
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