What is Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services's health inspection score?

Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services has a SafeDine safety score of 77 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services last inspected?

Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services was last inspected on October 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services have?

Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services has 30 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services safe to eat at?

Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services has a good safety record with a score of 77/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services

Name: Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services
Address: 1027 W WILSON AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 77

1027 W WILSON AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/8/2025

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0Good

Uptown

Ranked #264 of 747 in Uptown

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Oct 8, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1027 W WILSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Jun 2023

1 inspections

8 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT AND REAR DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO KEEP ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD EMPLOYEE THAT IS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DRY FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINGING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER(S) AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High4 Med4 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

32/100inspection score

−58 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
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.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME,(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC.).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS (CHLORINE) AVAILABLE FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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

Base deductions−58 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

78/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- FISH, BEEF- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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