SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspections
Short Form Complaint
Apr 29, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.11--NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE DEEP FRYER IN "THE OLIVE" FOOD STATION ALSO IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SAME FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Apr 14, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
: 6-201.11--NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE DEEP FRYER IN "THE OLIVE" FOOD STATION ALSO IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SAME FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 14, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Apr 4, 2025
Fail
8 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION. REVIEWED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, IS BEING PREPARED AND COOLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
NOTED EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINKING CUPS BEING STORED AT TWO SEPARATE HAND WASHING STATIONS IN TWO SEPARATE FOOD PREP AREAS. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER EATING AND DRINKING METHODS AND LOCATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES. MANAGER REMOVED CUPS.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER PORTION IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED COOKED CHOPPED CHICKEN IN A COLD HOLD BUFFET STATION AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.9F AND FOUND TO BE IMPROPERLY COOLED. COOK STATED THE CHICKEN WAS COOKED, CHOPPED AND COOLED ON A METAL RACK INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEFORE BEING PUT IN A CONTAINER FOR THE BUFFET STATION APPROXIMATELY 3.5 HOURS PRIOR. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TIMES. TCS FOODS MUST BE COMPLETELY COOLED TO 41F OR BELOW BEFORE HELD IN A COLD HOLD BUFFET. CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TAKEN TO QUICK CHILL THE CHICKEN ON DISPLAY WITHIN THE NEXT 1/2 HOUR TON 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A GUARD FOR THE WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER IN "THE OLIVE" PREP STATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.----NOTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND SURROUNDING THE DEEP FRYER IN "THE OLIVE" FOOD STATION ALSO IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE SAME FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2603279 ON 9-23-24 NOT CORRECTED. #49- INTERIOR OF THE DISHROOM TRAY CONVEYOR WITH BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#53-: MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR ALL WASHROOMS THAT OFFER FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.#55- FLOORS UNDER THE DISHROOM TRAY CONVEYOR WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 23, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
INTERIOR OF THE DISHROOM TRAY CONVEYOR WITH BLACK SLIME AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE DISH ROOM AREA.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR ALL WASHROOMS THAT OFFER FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
FLOORS UNDER THE DISHROOM TRAY CONVEYOR AND FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT "THE SPICE RACK" FOOD STATION WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. FLOOR IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH SOME LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 6, 2023
Pass w/ Conditions
5 recorded violations
notedCode 13Contamination
Official wording
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED
Inspector’s notes
NOTED HEAVY BUILD-UP ON THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE STEAMER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE OLIVE STATION, REAR PREP AREA WITH WATER ON THE FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS AT THE PASEO STATION.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.