Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services

November 22, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: 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.
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: 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.
code 2Priority
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: 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.
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: 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 • OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: 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.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: 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.
code 53
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576697 DATED JUNE 02, 2023 NOT CORRECTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #39 - Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN 2 DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS LINER FROM PREP EQUIPMENT AND ENSURE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. #49 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. Sep 2, 2023 #51 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #55 - OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. #58 - OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 2, 2023: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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