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

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 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.

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: 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.

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: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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 COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).

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: 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

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 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.

Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.

Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.

Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.