THE AUSTIN OASIS, LLC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Long term care

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING (EGGS, DELI MEAT, SLICED TOMATOES) INSTRUCTED TO 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.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL LID AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA ON THE WALL NEAR THE MICROWAVE, INSIDE THE CORNER SPACE WHERE THE UTILITY SINK IS LOCATED, ON ROLLING CARTS WHERE CLEAN KITCHENWARE IS STORED, THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE, AND FLYING NEAR DRAINS WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS PLACED. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN WASH GAUGE ON LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT TO ENSURE UTENSILS ARE BEING PROPERALY WASHED AND SANITIZED. 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS CRUMBLING AND IN POOR CONDITION THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES... WALL ENTERING KITCHEN AREA, NEXT TO HOT WATER DISPENSER IN FRONT PREP AREA, BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM OVENS IN PREP, ON WALL (TO THE WALL BASE) SEPARATING DISH MACHINE ROOM FROM PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL BASE AND DETACHED BASE (BLACK) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING SPACED FOR PEST.

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: NOTED ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPILL ON FLOOR INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CHEMICALS ARE ATTACHED.

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: NOTED ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR NEAR FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SPILL ON FLOOR INSIDE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CHEMICALS ARE ATTACHED.

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.