Oasis Cafe

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Aug 10, 2026 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2640600 8/3/26 not corrected-#38-6-501.111 -: still observed evidence of appx. 100 or more live small flies flying around,on walls and ceilings in both dining areas,storage area under stairs, rear hall way outside of toilet room and near garbage cans in same area, both toilet rooms,dry food storage area. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/10/26.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 : observed scoops in all large food storage containers must remove and store in a proper manner to prevent contamination.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFood handling

     Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

     Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d) : must invert multi-use utensils on prep tables and shelving units.

     Official wording (code 44)

     Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 : must repair or replace worn door gaskets on 2- door reach in cooler in dining area.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 : must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in storage area under stair case.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged floor tiles in dining area and stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean debris build up filters at hood of cooking equipment.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

2. Mar 5, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: The method of cooling chickpeas is inadequate. Instructed management that hot food must be uncovered to cool properly.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw lamb and raw vegetables stored inside of single use thank you bags in the reach-in cooler behind register. Instructed management not to reuse single use bags and to store food items in food grade containers or bags.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training on site for all city of chicago food manager. Instructed management that all city of chicago food managers must complete allergen training and keep certificate on site.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Mar 26, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No handwashing signage for hand washing sink in the prep area. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed unapproved insect control device hanging over prep/cooling station in the rear. Instructed to remove insect control device.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed styrofoam plates and trays stored facing up in the prep area behind cashier. Instructed to invert all single service articles to protect from overhead contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gaskets on the inside of two door produce cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris at the bottom of reach-in deep freezer. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof and unable verify food handler certificates during inspection. Must provide and keep certificates on site.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Jul 26, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Broken prep cooler door gaskets, instructed to replace.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

5. May 23, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed to go containers not inverted.instructed to store all to go containers inverted to protect them from dirt and dust.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet at the handwashing sink loose. Instructed manager to repair or replace and maintain

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris around the dumpster. Instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding city of chicago foodservice manager certificates must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof on site at all times.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Jan 7, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: slow drainage at 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

7. Jul 25, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy and maintain with verifiable signed copies on site for all food employees. Priority foundation violation #7-38-010. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

     Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no written procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Supplies must include adequate sanitizer that eliminates norovirus. Instructed facility to provide clean up policy and supplies to properly handle bodily fluid spills on site. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (HeUMMUS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths placed on counter surfaces in the prep area. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between use.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in the rear prep area with open seams and dark stains. Instructed to refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a broken light shield above prep table. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no proof of training for all food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain records at all times.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no persons with allergen training. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with completion of training. Must provide documentation.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Mar 29, 2018 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Interior of prep coolers not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Brooms and dust pan stored too close to clean clean utensils, instructed to keep away

9. Jun 1, 2017 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed unlabeled food inside of the coolers. Instructed to label all foods not in their original container.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood shelving under the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface for shelving.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floor drain with accumulated debris next to the grease trap. Instructed to clean and maintain the floor drains.

   • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the exposed sink faucet base leaking. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

10. Aug 5, 2016 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: Found/observed employee's not washing their hands while changing gloves, improper hand washing of cook, only rinsing his hands and not washing them with soap and water at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-010(A). Critical violation.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced. Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Reach cooler shelving/racks, not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Display cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), display cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(remove excess dirt, food debris). Reach in cooler door gaskets in kitchen prep area not clean, had excess food debris, grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving/racks in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), carpeting in staircase and 2nd floor dining areas not clean, had excess dirt, grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, or replacing.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing cove molding by pop dispensing unit in front counter area, shall be provided.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

11. Oct 6, 2015 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 general Show violations

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises while potentially hazardous foods (falafel, cooked vegetables, gyro and cooked rice) was being prepared and served. Instructed to provide a city of chicago certified food sanitation manager on the premises at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed packages of baklava unlabeled on the front counter. Instructed to label all packaged food items.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the cold water knob missing at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain the cold water knob.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no proof of state approved food handling education. Instructed to provide proof of state approved food handling education.

12. Mar 13, 2014 Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Missing baseboard at kitchen walls, instructed to install.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Large holes noted in men's and womens' toilet rooms ceiling and walls, instructed to seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

      Inspector’s note: Missing and inaccurate thermometers in prep coolers, instructed to install good working ones.

13. Oct 24, 2013 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted prepared and precooked food items inside reach in cooler. Must properly label with the name and date.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the interior of coolers and freezers to remove spills.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must clean floors and the wall base and in corners to remove debris.

14. Apr 8, 2011 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN POTS AND PANS STORED UNDER 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED LY AND PROTECT FROM FALLEN DEBRIS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      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. SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

15. Mar 24, 2010 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP SINK.