Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.19 - 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.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food ingredient containers must be labeled with common name,(flour,sugar etc.).

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s 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

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed front entrance door and rear exit door not rodent proof. Instructed to rodent proof both doors to prevent pest harborage.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no sanitizing test strips (chlorine) available for three compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s 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.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s 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…

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment and tables. Instructed the person in charge to remove cardbord as liner from prep equipment and ensure all food and non-food contact surfaces remain smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed 1/2 inch gap at front entrance door sweep. Must rodent proof said door.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The middle compartment of the 3-compartment sink drain pipe is leaking. Must repair and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 all bulk food ingredient containers must be labeled with common name,(flour,sugar etc.).

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloth in prep area in sanitizer bucketbetween uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(c) noted large pots unable to fit at three compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing large pots and pans.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.12: debris and grimes on floor throughout the premises: under cooking equipment,shelves behind the frezeers, under three compartment sink,etc.clean and maintain

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food ingredient containers must be labeled with common name,(flour,sugar etc.).

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloth in prep area in sanitizer bucketbetween uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Raw wood shelves behind the front counter in dining area are grimed,porous,not easily cleanable. Suface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.repair cause

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use grocery plastic bags as food container inside the chest freezer. Must provide washable food container with lid or food grade disposable plastic bags

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(c) noted large pots unable to fit at three compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing large pots and pans.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Grimes on interior and exterior of cooking equipment,clean and maintain

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: No lid provided at receptacle in staff washroom.instructed to provide

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on shelves, floors unused equipment at front counter and storage areas. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Debris and grimes on floor throughout the premises: under cooking equipment,shelves behind the frezeers, under three compartment sink,etc.clean and maintain

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11-22-2019,report #2352465 #47) 4-501.12: observed card board on prep table being used to cut vegtables and other food items. Instructed to use smooth, durable and cleanable cutting board. #47) 4-501.11: observed rusty gaskets in cold holding unit freezers in front dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090,no citation issued

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-501.12-observed card board on prep table being used to cut vegtables and other food items. Instructed to use smooth, durable and cleanable cutting board.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty gaskets in cold holding unit freezers in front dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.111-observed large crack in commercial dumpster lid. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 40 mice droppings in boiler room closet in kitchen prep area. Instructed to clean, remove and maintain area. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent proof strip not fully sealed at front door entrance. Instructed to seal gap to prevent entry points for pests.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty wiping cloths stored on prep table. Instructed to store wiping cloths in sanitizing bucket when not in use.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed card board on prep table being used to cut vegtables and other food items. Instructed to use smooth, durable and cleanable cutting board.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty gaskets in cold holding unit freezers in front dining area. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed bathroom door not self closing in kitchen prep area. Instructed to provide a self closing device at the door and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no lid on trash can in employee bathroom. Instructed to provide.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed large crack in commercial dumpster lid. Instructed to replace/repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in kitchen prep and front dining area. Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary items.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted some food items not properly labeled inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to label all food items with product name and/or used by date.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted prep table and cutting board wrapped inside trash bag and other shelves lined with cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove wrap, clean and sanitize cutting board...must also remove cardboard boxes from shelve, clean and maintain to prevent hiding places for pest.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout especially along wall base and underneath all cooking equipment. Must upgrade housekeeping.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty walls with grease, stains and food spills especially by the cooking stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted heavy dust, dirt and grease accumulation inside the exhaust hood of the cooking stove. Instructed to clean and maintain

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Noted over 12 live roaches on floor and walls by the 3 compartment sink and hand wash. Instructed to clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended to consult with pest control company. Serious violation #7-38-020

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Noted some food items not properly labeled inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to label all food items with product name and/or used by date.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted prep table and cutting board wrapped inside trash bag and other shelves lined with cardboard boxes. Instructed to remove wrap, clean and sanitize cutting board...must also remove cardboard boxes from shelve, clean and maintain to prevent hiding places for pest.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout especially along wall base and underneath all cooking equipment. Must upgrade housekeeping.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted dirty walls with grease, stains and food spills especially by the cooking stove. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Noted drain pipe from the cooling unit dripping inside the hand wash sink. Instructed to redirect the drain pipe into a floor drain.....noted heavy dust, dirt and grease accumulation inside the exhaust hood of the cooking stove. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed duct tape used on shelving units throughout the facility. Instructed to remove to make all smooth and easily cleanable.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Cracks and crevices sealed with hardening spray foam, which is unable to properly clean. Must replace/seal openings with material to be smooth and cleanable.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors inside hot water closet, under and behind all sinks, with dirt, grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above the kitchen prep table. Must replace.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 live roaches on wall by three compartment sink. On shelving above the sink, and above rear back door in the kitchen. Instructed to have licensed pest control co. Service establishment for roaches to eliminate or minimize roach activity, seal all openings, cracks, crevices and holes noted in surrounding walls and shelving of the three compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chlorine chemical test strips on premises. Must provide to check sanitizing concentration levels while washing, rinsing and sanitizing at the three compartment sink. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from #1946953 on 7-21-16 not corrected. #45- no food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection. Must provide proof of food handler training. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must not use grocery bags as food containers.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard, duct tape and paper used as liners in shelving units throughout the facility. Instructed to remove to make all smooth and easily cleanable. Observed dust/grease build up with debris on shelves throughout food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust and grease build up on hood above stove, and around stove, unclean exterior two door cooler and all cooking equipment. Food debris inside microwave, and hot holding table. Instructed to detail clean said equipment and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout entire kitchen, inside hot water closet, under and behind all sinks, coolers and cooks line equipment with dirt, grease and food debris. Must clean and maintain. All stored items throughout the front counter area must be elevated from the floor six inches or above

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Hole in the wall in the hot water closet and in the employee washroom. Must seal. Dirty wall behind the three compartment sink. Must clean. Dust in ceiling vent and ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Must clean and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Missing light shield above the kitchen prep table. Must replace.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Leak from piping under the exposed hand when all sinks are running. Must repair.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: No certified food manager while preparing and cooking potentially hazardous foods such as fried fish, sautéed fish, sautéed goat, rice etc. Serious violation 7-38-012. Adesuwa obaseki arrived on site at 3:55pm during inspection.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector’s note: No chemical test strip for the 3 compartment sink sanitizer. Must provide and maintain on site all the times. Serious violation 7-38-030.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1578277 dated 9/29/16. #30-: must elevate all food items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times. #33-: food debris/splatter on the wooden shelf where the 3 microwaves are stored, rubber gaskets and interior surface of the freezer unit, exposed hand sink bowl, and the dry food storage shelves. Instructed to detail clean the above mentioned areas and maintain. Serious violation 7=42-090.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: All clean utensils,pots,pans food containers must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust accumulation.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove all cardboard that are already soiled with grease accumulated on top of the chopping board and prep table and maintain. Remove rust on the exterior lid of the chest freezer or replace and maintain. Defrost chest freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor thru-out the prep /kitchen area along the wall base all corner ,under nd behind the cooking equipment ,under the 3 compartment sink and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Heavy leak on the faucet connector arm of the 3 compartment sink. Must repair to stop the leak and maintain. Leak on the on air conditioner condenser behind the front counter. Must repair to stop the leak.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide next routine inspection.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must elevate all food items at least 6 inches off the floor at all times.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Food debris/splatter on the wooden shelf where the 3 microwaves are stored, rubber gaskets and interior surface of the freezer unit, exposed hand sink bowl, and the dry food storage shelves. Instructed to detal clean the above mentioned areas and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under the exposed hand sink in the kitchen from the trap. Instructed to contact a plumber or repair sink and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: No adequate lighting provided in the kitchen,burned light,instructed to replace

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: 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

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: No adequate lighting provided in the kitchen,burned light,instructed to replace.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Left compartment drain at three compartment sink is heavily leaking. Observed also faucet neck tied with a dirty plastic to stop the leak,however is heavily leaking, instructed to repair both.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on prep area shelves. Must clean all shelves

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on prep area floor under and around equipment and along walls/corners. Must clean floor and maintain

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Front counter cluttered throughout. Must re-organize front counter

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food build up on prep area shelves. Must clean all shelves.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed food/dirt build up on prep area floor under and around equipment and along walls/corners. Must clean floor and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Front counter cluttered throughout. Must re-organize front counter.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear hair restraints.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH BOWL, MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/22/12). FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS INSIDE WASHROOM AT HANDWASH BOWL, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO PREP AREA.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC MILK CRATES TO ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS/EQUIPMENT.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN SHELVES AND TABLE TOPS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.