Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services 22 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRY FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINGING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Dec 4, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 - OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A NEW SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT.(REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F) OBSERVED PORK AT 45F, BEANS AT 46F, CHICKEN 44.6F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SHOULD BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $300.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 30 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE, CUT TOMATOES). INSTRUCTED THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576697 DATED JUNE 02, 2023 NOT CORRECTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #39 - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS LINER FROM PREP EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. #49 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Sep 2, 2023 #51 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 - OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58 - OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MORE THAN 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FRONT BEHIND THE COUNTER AND IN BETWEEN COLD HOLD UNIT AND WALL NEAR BAIT BOX. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER MIDDLE BASIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED THAT A PERSON WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE A NEW SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBORD AS LINER FROM PREP EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- FISH, BEEF- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA IN SANITIZER BUCKETBETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(C) NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS AND PANS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES BEHIND THE FREZEERS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 25, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-22-2019,REPORT #2352465 #47) 4-501.12: OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON PREP TABLE BEING USED TO CUT VEGTABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD. #47) 4-501.11: OBSERVED RUSTY GASKETS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FREEZERS IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HAND WASHING. HANDWASHING SINK IS CLOGGED (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL). DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR CAUSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA IN SANITIZER BUCKETBETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER IN DINING AREA ARE GRIMED,POROUS,NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. SUFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REPAIR CAUSE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12(C) NOTED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO FIT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING LARGE POTS AND PANS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES: UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES BEHIND THE FREZEERS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 29, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17-OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12-OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON PREP TABLE BEING USED TO CUT VEGTABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY GASKETS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FREEZERS IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.111-OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 22, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOILER ROOM CLOSET IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP NOT FULLY SEALED AT FRONT DOOR ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD ON PREP TABLE BEING USED TO CUT VEGTABLES AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY GASKETS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT FREEZERS IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BATHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 19, 2018
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD WRAPPED INSIDE TRASH BAG AND OTHER SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD...MUST ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WALLS WITH GREASE, STAINS AND FOOD SPILLS ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 11, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL TIMES....NO HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE WITH BOXES,BUCKETS AND FOOD CONTAINERS IN FRONT OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. 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: NOTED OVER 12 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PREP TABLE AND CUTTING BOARD WRAPPED INSIDE TRASH BAG AND OTHER SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WRAP, CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD...MUST ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM SHELVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WALLS WITH GREASE, STAINS AND FOOD SPILLS ESPECIALLY BY THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAIN PIPE FROM THE COOLING UNIT DRIPPING INSIDE THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REDIRECT THE DRAIN PIPE INTO A FLOOR DRAIN.....NOTED HEAVY DUST, DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE USED ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKS AND CREVICES SEALED WITH HARDENING SPRAY FOAM, WHICH IS UNABLE TO PROPERLY CLEAN. MUST REPLACE/SEAL OPENINGS WITH MATERIAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE HOT WATER CLOSET, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SINKS, WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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Jul 26, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NO PAPER TOWELS AT EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP DURING THE INSPECTION. ALSO, OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSTRUCTED BY BUCKETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CASES OF PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED ALL ITEMS. 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ON SHELVING ABOVE THE SINK, AND ABOVE REAR BACK DOOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ROACH ACTIVITY, SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES AND HOLES NOTED IN SURROUNDING WALLS AND SHELVING OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS WHILE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1946953 ON 7-21-16 NOT CORRECTED. #45- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD, DUCT TAPE AND PAPER USED AS LINERS IN SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST/GREASE BUILD UP WITH DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE STOVE, AND AROUND STOVE, UNCLEAN EXTERIOR TWO DOOR COOLER AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE, AND HOT HOLDING TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE KITCHEN, INSIDE HOT WATER CLOSET, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR SIX INCHES OR ABOVE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE HOT WATER CLOSET AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL. DIRTY WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN. DUST IN CEILING VENT AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM PIPING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND WHEN ALL SINKS ARE RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 21, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jul 13, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS FRIED FISH AT 46.5F,50LBS; COOKED SPINACH AT 44.9F, 15LBS; SAUT�ED FISH AT 46.5F, 50LBS; GOAT MEAT AT 55.0F,20LBS; RAW FISH ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 77.7F, 40LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) REACH IN COOLER TEMP AT 41.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $300.00.TOTAL 175LBS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS FRIED FISH, SAUT�ED FISH, SAUT�ED GOAT, RICE ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. ADESUWA OBASEKI ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:55PM DURING INSPECTION.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1578277 DATED 9/29/16. #30-: MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES. #33-: FOOD DEBRIS/SPLATTER ON THE WOODEN SHELF WHERE THE 3 MICROWAVES ARE STORED, RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER UNIT, EXPOSED HAND SINK BOWL, AND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7=42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD THAT ARE ALREADY SOILED WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED ON TOP OF THE CHOPPING BOARD AND PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP /KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER ,UNDER ND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN. LEAK ON THE ON AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Sep 29, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS/SPLATTER ON THE WOODEN SHELF WHERE THE 3 MICROWAVES ARE STORED, RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FREEZER UNIT, EXPOSED HAND SINK BOWL, AND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAL CLEAN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN FROM THE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER OR REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY CARDBOARDS,NEWS PAPERS ARE STORED ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN,FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.GRIMES BUILD-UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT SAID SHELVES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN,BURNED LIGHT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Jan 22, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED. WATER IS SIPPING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHERS.INSTRUCTED TO WELD DIVIDERS WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY CARDBOARDS,NEWS PAPERS ARE STORED ON SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN,FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.GRIMES BUILD-UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT SAID SHELVES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN,BURNED LIGHT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT COMPARTMENT DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING. OBSERVED ALSO FAUCET NECK TIED WITH A DIRTY PLASTIC TO STOP THE LEAK,HOWEVER IS HEAVILY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH.
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Mar 18, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST RE-ORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL COMPLETELY CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TEMPORARILY WASH HANDS AT WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL LOCATED 3 FT. AWAY FROM PREP AREA AND MUST HAVE PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL REPAIRED BY (03/18/13), PREMISES PUT ON 48 HR NOTICE BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. MUST RE-ORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH BOWL, MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/22/12). FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS INSIDE WASHROOM AT HANDWASH BOWL, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS/EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services.
Has Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services 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 Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services is inspected around two times per year on average.
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