The Oasis Cafe
857 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10019
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (11 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Aug 21, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 21, 2025
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
A problem with equipment or the physical facility (plumbing, floors, lighting, ventilation).
Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Grade B | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 5 (3 critical) |
| May 3, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (3 critical) |
| Oct 7, 2022 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | 1 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | Grade Pending | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 11 (7 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×A staff hygiene issue, such as handwashing, glove use, or bare-hand contact with food.
- 2×An issue with how food is prepared, protected, or handled during service.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 17 rodent inspections on record, 2 finding rat activity.
- 4 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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