Oysy
Last inspected: Jul 12, 2013
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Score
Going back to 2010, Oysy has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 12, 2013. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Oysy since Jul 12, 2013, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jul 12, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILE COVING TO AREAS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 5, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TUNA AND SALMON)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (45.1F-48.0F)IN THE SUSHI COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED OF, APPROXIMATELY 5LBS VALUED AT $150. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 30 LIVE SMALL FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA (WITH ICE MACHINE.) INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-28-030
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May 20, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: CORRECTED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILE COVING TO AREAS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT/AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
18 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN AND (2)PREP COOLERS NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. 55.8F (WALK IN COOLER) AND 49.8F-46.6F (PREP COOLERS.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNITS AT 40F OR LOWER AT ALL TIMES. *OWNER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AND ADJUSTED THE THERMOSTATS TO COOLERS-WALK IN AND ONE OF THE PREP COOLERS ARE NOW AT THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. ONE PREP COOLER STILL AT 46.9F AND WAS TAGGED. MUST HAVE UNIT FIXED AND ONCE IT MAINTAINS THE PROPER TEMPERATURE MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST A REINSPECTION OF COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES-TEMPS. RANGED FROM 48.9F-55.4F. FOOD ITEMS INCLUDED: RAW FISH, CHICKEN, TOFU, TOFU SALAD, BEEF, SHRIMP, SAUCES AND SUSHI. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED OF AND DENATURED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 11LBS. VALUED AT $120. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE-FOUND POLES/DEBRIS IN SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE 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: FOUND OVER 200 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR/FRONT PREP AREAS ON THE WALLS, STORAGE RACKS, DISHES, SWARMING OVER THE PREP TABLES, WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL SERVICES FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE/LABEL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE OPENED LARGE CANS OF PRODUCTS FROM WALK IN COOLER AND STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA TO PREVENT SPLASHING ON TO CONSUMABLE ICE IN ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR ICE BIN IN BAR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND IN COOLERS-REMOVE RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS; PREP TABLES AND BAR GUN HOLDER IN BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING TILE COVING TO AREAS UNDER THE DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT/AROUND DISH MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THR FRONT PREP AREA, VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AROUND DISHMACHINE AND 3-COMP. SINK. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT ABOVE WALK IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET ON THE BAR'S 3-COMP. SINK.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOIL LINEN IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND WORKING THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP(S) HANGING UP FOR PROPER DRYING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 11, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES RAW FISH, BEEF, CHICKEN,ETC.)SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/ORGANIZE.
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Dec 13, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 12/06/11
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 12/06/11
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS/CEILING TILES AROUND DISHMACHINE AND IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (12/13/11).
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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. FRONT PREP COOLER(WASABI COOLER) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO OBSERVED BOTH GREASE TRAPS WITH RUST BUILD UP. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET AND REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GREASE TRAPS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT STAINS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS(X3) ABOVE REAR RREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT BULBS.
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Jul 1, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Jun 17, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BAR, DISHWASH AREA AND SUSHI PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACITIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/24/11).
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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. SUSHI PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASEKTS.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND BACK PREP AREAS, EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREAS, BAR GUN HOLDERS WITH LIME BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FOOD BUILD UP UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL UNCLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Nov 5, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Nov 4, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.(TEMPERATURE AT 62.0F TAGGED WALK IN COOLER) CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. 8 POUNDS WHITE FISH AT 60.0F, 9 POUNDS CRABMEAT AT 62.3F, 10 POUNDS BEEF AT 63.1, 20 POUNDS MACKEREL FISH AT 56.9F, 50 POUNDS SOYBEAN PASTE AT 56.3F, AND 5 POUNDS TOFU AT 58.9F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 102 POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED VALUED APPROXIMATELY AT $500.00.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BELOW ICE MACHINE.
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Apr 2, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found bulk food not labeled (rice,flour, and sugar)
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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. Found exterior of reach in cooler not clean by storage areas.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean by rear storage areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oysy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oysy on file is from Jul 12, 2013. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oysy?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Oysy.
Has Oysy's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Oysy have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oysy 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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