Olive Mediterranean Grill

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Inspections

1. Feb 4, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED PIC ALL FOODSERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2. Mar 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

3. Feb 7, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM DRAINPIPE IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

4. Jan 9, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #2.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATIN MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN THE FRONT COLD HOLDING/HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR DIRT DEBRIS UNDER THE SHELVES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AND ON THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE COLD/HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     4-202.18 OBSERVED THE VENT FILTER IS MISSING ON THE VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS (ONE MALE, ONE FEMALE) WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

5. Jan 5, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. SFM ARRIVES AT 11:15 A.M. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND 2 OUT OF 2 HANDWASHING SINKS WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 68 F - 73F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINNIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WAREWASHING AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION CONSALIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

   • Severity not stated

     SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

     FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

6. Feb 6, 2020 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NEW EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.

7. Feb 4, 2020 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

   • Serious Priority

     HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

     FOUND NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NEW EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SEE VIOLATION #60

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM APRIL 2, 2019 NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED. #58 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

8. Apr 2, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-2102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS,ALL READY TO EAT FOOD TWO 4 POUND PANS AND THREE 5 POUND PANS OF FOOD (TOMATO SALAD,TABBOULI,CHICKPEA SALAD, YOGURT, SLICE TOMATO ) AT 47.6-53.4 DEGREES INSIDE COLD HOLD TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. ONE 4 POUND CONTAINER OF FALAFAL AND CUT LEAFY GREENS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER OF IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 55.2 DEGREES F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 33 POUNDS $100.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING DATE MARKING FOR READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR FOOD SAFETY ITEM, COOKED CHICKEN, BARLEY, RICE,WHEAT, ETC. STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ALWAYS DATE MARK FOOD ITEMS STORE MORE THAT 24 HOURS IN FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 49.9 DEGREES F IN FRONT PREP AREA OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

9. Feb 2, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Serious Critical

     POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

     FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: SLICED TOMATOES- 56.7F, HUMMUS AT 56.0F, COOKED CHICKEN 120.0F, APPROX 1-LBS OF 2-LBS OF TABOULI SALAD -53.4F,COOKED BEEF AT 101.0,127.0F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR LESS AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER COST APPROX $ 50.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

10. Sep 20, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.