Olive Branch Mission
6310 S CLAREMONT AVE, Chicago, IL 60636 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Food establishment (Shelter)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 3 | 24 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 25, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LITTER ON FLOOR OF UNUSED RESTROOM ADJACENT TO DRY STORAGE ROOM, CAUSED BY WALL CRUMBLING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 12, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Ice maker interior surface not clean, gray film noted on upper panel. instructed to clean and maintain.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Unable to locate the backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to install one.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 26, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, SERVING AREA, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND STORAGE CLOSETS. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 24, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR FREEZER #6, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF FREEZER #6, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN CLOSET IN DRY STORAGE AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTLITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, SERVING AREA, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND STORAGE CLOSETS. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 19, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 24 SAUSAGE SANDWICHES(70.8F), 105 DOZEN EGGS (60.8F-62.6F), COOKED GROUND BEEF (47.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 150LBS AND $350 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, PREPARATION, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED TWO REFRIGERATORS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE(60.8F-62.6F) IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. BOTH REFRIGERATORS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REACH-IN COOLERS, LAUNDRY MACHINE, SHELVING UNITS, AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS NEAR HOT HOLDING UNITS IN SERVING AREA, INSIDE CABINETS NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS UNDER UTILITY SINK IN GARBAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BEHIND REFRIGERATOR AND CHEST FREEZERS IN HALLWAY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AND CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSETS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE AND STORAGE AREAS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP, SERVING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE SPILLS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DINING AREA, SERVING AREA, PREP AREA, STORAGE AREAS, AND STORAGE CLOSETS. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND DAMAGED SURFACES INSIDE CABINETS NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SERVING, STORAGE, AND DINING AREAS. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE CABINETS IN SERVING AREA, CABINETS IN HALLWAY NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM, UTILITY AND STORAGE CLOSETS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED MOLDED PEAS STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP WATER IN PAIL AND MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SOILED WATER AND HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.