JUN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OLIVE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.
BEAT. 21/100
1001 W NORTH AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 25, 2019 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 13 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Dec 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
JUN 172019FAILED11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2019
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, HUMMUS, ET., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, AND ON WALLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED CUCUMBER SALAD STORED ON A MILK CRATE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER PREPARED FOOD, AND STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, AND WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
MAY 112018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED THE VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON THE HOT HOLDING LINE: FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED STEAK KABOB AT 115.6F, BEEF SHAWARMA AT 120.2F, AND CHICKEN SHAWARMA AT 130.8F. INSTRUCTED STAFF ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT 140F OR MORE ON THE HOT HOLDING LINE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 8# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO REACH A FINAL RINSE OF 180F AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE HOT WATER ONLY REACHED A TEMPERATURE OF 70F DURING THE FINAL RISE WITH A TOOL BAR INDICATOR ON THE ELECTRONIC DIAL INDICATING THAT THE MACHINE IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING. MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER THE MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF A MINIMUM OF 180F DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT, UTENSIL,ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PINK DISCOLORATION BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS, CONDENSER, FAN VENT COVERS, AND FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.
JUN 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVERD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT THE STEAM TABLE: 3LBS OF STEAK AT 123.8F, 8LBS OF VARIOUS CHICKEN RANGING FROM 123.6F TO 125.4F AND 6LBS OF FALAFEL BALLS AT 98.8F. MANAGER DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD ITEMS. TOTAL COST $175 AND TOTAL WEIGHT 17LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT SERVING/PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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AUG 32016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 3
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THR FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM, REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE TOP HANDLE ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN.
NOV 242015PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 24
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1199735 ON 2/25/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45/01 - FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR.
FEB 252015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 25
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
REAR PREP/DISH ROOM EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HOT AND COLD WATER TURNED OFF AT SINK DUE TO A LEAK UNDER WASHBOWL. AREA WAS BEING USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND DISH WASHING DURING INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT TURN WATER BACK ON DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED 30 MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION STARTED WITH CERTIFICATE IN HAND. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT SODA/ICE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING ROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENT NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND ICE BUILDUP ON BACK OF FREEZER FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON BACK OF WALK IN COOLER FAN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE BACK DOOR AND ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON WALL VENTS LOCATED JUST WEST OF SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 232013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER AT FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALL BASE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CORNERS
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT THE REAR PREP AREA
DEC 192012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 19
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION.
DEC 102012FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 10
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 14 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS,SHELVINGS, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE SAID PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON UPPER SHELVINGS ABOVE THE 3 COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
THE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION.
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