Oasis Market

1757 - 1759 W 18Th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: May 2, 2017

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Oasis Market. Inspectors last stopped by on May 2, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Oasis Market dates to May 2, 2017.

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

“Premises maintained free of litter” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 2, 2017

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET TANK LEAKING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE NON-WORKING OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, TABLES, OVENS, ETC.) FROM THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Mar 20, 2017

License

8 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE OPEN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND THE MEAT COUNTER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 43.5F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS OR THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER UNABLE TO BE FULLY CLOSED DUE TO EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE PICKUP SCHEDULE SO THAT GARBAGE DOES NOT ACCUMULATE OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS PROVIDED TO MEASURE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKING HOT WATER VALVE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: REMOVE NON-WORKING OR UNUSED EQUIPMENT (COOLERS, TABLES, OVENS, ETC.)FROM THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oasis Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oasis Market on file is from May 2, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oasis Market?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oasis Market.

Has Oasis Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Oasis Market 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 Oasis Market means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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