Non-Inspection
Dec 24, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 24, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Caffe' Oliva
550 E Grand Ave
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Jul 29, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPIDERS AND SPIDER WEBS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, RESTROOMS, AND DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPIDERS AND WEBS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 29, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Jul 24, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOLLOWING SINKS WERE FOUND TO BE INADEQUATELY MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER RECORDED AT 79.4F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED THAT THE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION (#7-38-030(C)), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL TEST KIT CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZER. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0PPM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. SINK WAS EMPTIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
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.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SPIDERS AND SPIDER WEBS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, RESTROOMS, AND DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPIDERS AND WEBS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 24, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Oct 16, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 16, 2023 · Original Source