Did Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services pass its last health inspection?

Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services at 1027 W Wilson Ave was inspected on Oct 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services

1027 W Wilson Ave, Chicago 60640 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Oct 8, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Oct 8, 2025

#38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: MUST CLEAN DRY FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Oct 8, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 2, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 26, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 25, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 3, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 26, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 21, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 13, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2015	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2014	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2014	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 18, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2013	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 15, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services — questions

Did Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services pass its last health inspection?: Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services at 1027 W Wilson Ave was inspected on Oct 8, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Osas African Restaurant & Catering Services?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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