Osama Food
Last inspected: Sep 20, 2023
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Osama Food stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Sep 20, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Osama Food is from Sep 20, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Osama Food's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 20, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PREP HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 18, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 82.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 95.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM FOUND AT 88.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PREP HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 7, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN COOLER INTERIORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS (PAPER, DUST, LITTER) ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE BEHIND SHLEVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA(BOXES, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVEIEW.
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Sep 30, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT, BENEATH SHELVING, AND UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND SERVICE FROM LICENSEDD PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR FACILITY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP IN COOLER INTERIORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA(BOXES, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS (PAPER, DUST, LITTER) ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE BEHIND SHLEVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVEIEW.
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Sep 28, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED BLOOD FROM THAWED BEEF ALONG WITH OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS/COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH BAGS, BREAD CRATES, CLOTHING ARTICLES LOCATED ON GROUND NEAR OUTSIDE GARBARGE RECPETACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP, TOILET ROOM, AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Jun 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING (SLICED ROAST BEEF, SLICED TURKEY, ETC) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MIDDLE ISLE/REAR OF THE STORE------OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FROM EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Apr 23, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Apr 13, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. SLICED TOMATOE 43.8F,3/4LB. CUT LETTUCE 44.6F,4LBS. SLICED HAM 44.0F,4LB. SLICED TURKEY 46.8F,5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 44.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.10.34LBS. $39.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA.OBSERVED A CLEAR PLASTIC BOWL WITH WATER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAME SINK.NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM SINK AND TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MICROWAVE STAND AND UNDER POP STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO APPX.1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/13/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLER,TOASTER OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF TOILETROOM & SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM NEXT TO TOILET.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
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Oct 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER,CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, DEFROST BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR SALES FLOOR AND IN THE RESTROOM TILES HAVE A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THEM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Feb 18, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Feb 6, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF BOTH OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. THE LIDS TO BOTH DUMPSTERS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE BACKYARD BEHIND THE STORE. REMOVE THE PLASTIC POP CRATES FROM THE BACKYARD.
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Jan 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREA. (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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER. ALSO,FRONT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED ABOUT 1/2 INCH GAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUN NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD.(CRATES)
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Mar 17, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Osama Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Osama Food on file is from Sep 20, 2023. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Osama Food?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Osama Food.
Has Osama Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osama Food have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Osama Food 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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