OASIS FRESH Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OWNER/MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BLOCKED BY A FOOD PREP TABLE. EMPLOYEE MOVED THE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FOR HAND DRYING. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT THE WASHROOM WASHBOWL AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: NOTED PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS 15 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. 8 LBS SLICED ROAST BEEF IN THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. PRE-PACKAGED AND PREPARED RICE PUDDING IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. PREPARED BABA GHANOUJ IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER. NO LABELS ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED PREPARED AND PRE-PACKAGED FOODS SUCH AS PUDDING AND BROWNIES ON DISPLAY IN A CUSTOMER ACCESS COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE LABELING WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS SUCH AS RICE NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP, DISH, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND WASHROOM. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES AND INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A REACH-IN COOLER CONTAINING PREPARED MARINATING RAW CHICKEN AND MARINATING VEGETABLES IN A COOLER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM WITH CUSTOMER ACCESS. MUST PROTECT FOODS/CONTENTS IN COOLER FROM POSSIBLE CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION.-----MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK BETWEEN THE SINK AND FOOD PREP SURFACES.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNDER ALL COOLERS, SHELVING, STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.

Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.

Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING LEG ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. TABLE NOTED FALLING TO THE FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED CLOTH AS A WRAP FOR THE DOOR HANDLE IN THE DINING ROOM COOLER. MUST REMOVE. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE HANDLE.----NOTED EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK.----DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION THERMAL WRAPPING IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND FALLING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, IN ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, BEHIND ALL COOLER ETC. EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE.----CEILING VENT ABOVE REAR STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED TWO GREASE DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP NOT UNDER ANY VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOOD VENTILATION.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED TWO GREASE DEEP FRYERS LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP NOT UNDER ANY VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOOD VENTILATION.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.