What is Oasis Cafe's health inspection score?

Oasis Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oasis Cafe last inspected?

Oasis Cafe was last inspected on March 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oasis Cafe have?

Oasis Cafe has 15 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oasis Cafe safe to eat at?

Oasis Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Oasis Cafe serve?

Oasis Cafe serves Cafe cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Oasis Cafe

Name: Oasis Cafe
Address: 21 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, 60602
Rating: 70

21 N WABASH AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/5/2025

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Good

Cafe•The Loop

Ranked #512 of 865 in The LoopBetter than 67% of cafe restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 5, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-10 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 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

21 N WABASH AVE, Chicago, IL 60602

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

May

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
THE METHOD OF COOLING CHICKPEAS IS INADEQUATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HOT FOOD MUST BE UNCOVERED TO COOL PROPERLY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED UNAPPROVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE HANGING OVER PREP/COOLING STATION IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TWO DOOR PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS AT THE BOTTOM OF REACH-IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF AND UNABLE VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Broken prep cooler door gaskets, instructed to replace.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED.INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED TO PROTECT THEM FROM DIRT AND DUST.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−8 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Chicago Cafe Restaurants Best in Chicago All Illinois Restaurants