FEB 4
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OLIVE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
186 W VAN BUREN ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 4, 2026 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Sep 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
FEB 72024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FEB 7
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A SMALL LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM DRAINPIPE IN REAR PREP. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN THE FRONT COLD HOLDING/HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
JAN 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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.
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FEB 62020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NEW EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.
FEB 42020FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2020
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NEW EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; MUST OBTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
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.
APR 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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