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OCEAN BUFFET

3145 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60608 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

OCEAN BUFFET has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 28, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 4, 2011, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control and Food source, labelling and allergens.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on January 28, 2010. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on January 28, 2010. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 4 times on January 28, 2010. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded once on January 28, 2010. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded once on January 28, 2010. For example: ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN, FRENCH FRIES AND CHICKEN LEGS ON THE STEAM TABLE IN THE BUFFET AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 110.6-132.7 F) ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED, A COMBINED WEIGHT OF TEN POUNDS VALUED AT $20.00. CIT. #60257-13
    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. FOUND PREP EXPOSED SINK NOT MAINTAINED OR ACCESSIBLE, SINK WAS BLOCKED BY A LARGE BLUE GARBAGE CAN AND HAD AN EMPTY BLEACH BOTTLE AND CUPS IN IT. ALSO, SINK HAD EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND DIRT ALL ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE, CLEAN MAINTAINED. GARBAGE CAN WAS REMOVED AND SINK WAS EMPTIED AND CLEANED.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY COVER, DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PAINT (USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE RUSTY RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS-REMOVING EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD/DIRT BUILD-UP. INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS, ALL STOCK/STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP OF DISHWASHING MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST REPAIR WARPED FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER, MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN PREP AREA THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS, IN ALL CORNERS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP, WASHROOMS AND DINING AREA. MUST CHANGE ALL WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL UNUSED MOPS HANGING UP.

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