SEP 20
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OSAMA FOOD.
BEAT. 30/100
1308 S CENTRAL PARK AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 20, 2023 · passed
Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PREP HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 182023FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2023
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD IN PREP HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 82.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 95.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN BATHROOM FOUND AT 88.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2022
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN COOLER INTERIORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS (PAPER, DUST, LITTER) ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE BEHIND SHLEVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA(BOXES, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVEIEW.
SEP 302022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND SERVICE FROM LICENSEDD PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR FACILITY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT, BENEATH SHELVING, AND UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP IN COOLER INTERIORS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS (PAPER, DUST, LITTER) ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE BEHIND SHLEVING AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA(BOXES, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVEIEW.
SEP 282020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 28
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DRIED BLOOD FROM THAWED BEEF ALONG WITH OTHER FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS/COLD HOLD UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH BAGS, BREAD CRATES, CLOTHING ARTICLES LOCATED ON GROUND NEAR OUTSIDE GARBARGE RECPETACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP, TOILET ROOM, AND SALES FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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JUN 142019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLICER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING (SLICED ROAST BEEF, SLICED TURKEY, ETC) INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MIDDLE ISLE/REAR OF THE STORE------OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE/BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FROM EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
APR 232018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 23
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
APR 132018FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 13
2018
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS .5LBS. SLICED TOMATOE 43.8F,3/4LB. CUT LETTUCE 44.6F,4LBS. SLICED HAM 44.0F,4LB. SLICED TURKEY 46.8F,5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF 44.4F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.10.34LBS. $39.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA.OBSERVED A CLEAR PLASTIC BOWL WITH WATER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SAME SINK.NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM SINK AND TOWELS ARE NOW PROVIDED.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER MICROWAVE STAND AND UNDER POP STORAGE SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.ALSO APPX.1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS .RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/13/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLER,TOASTER OVEN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF TOILETROOM & SALES FLOOR AND INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM NEXT TO TOILET.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SALES FLOOR.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
OCT 52016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 5
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER,CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, DEFROST BOX FREEZER AND CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR SALES FLOOR AND IN THE RESTROOM TILES HAVE A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THEM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FEB 182015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 18
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FEB 62015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 6
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF BOTH OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. THE LIDS TO BOTH DUMPSTERS COULD NOT BE CLOSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER AT THE BACKYARD BEHIND THE STORE. REMOVE THE PLASTIC POP CRATES FROM THE BACKYARD.
JAN 302015FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREPARATION AREA. (7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS BEHIND ICE CREAM FREEZER. ALSO,FRONT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED ABOUT 1/2 INCH GAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. (7-38-020)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
FOUN NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO DRAINBOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT BACKYARD.(CRATES)
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