OSAS AFRICAN RESTAURANT & CATERING SERVICES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 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

Inadequate facilities prevent proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment.

Warewashing facilities must meet design and operational requirements.

3-compartment sink with drainboards; Mechanical dishwasher with proper temperatures; Test strips; Thermometers; Adequate size.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN,BURNED LIGHT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE KITCHEN,BURNED LIGHT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.