FEB 2
2026
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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OLIVE MEDITERRANEAN GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
1001 W NORTH AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 2, 2026 · passed
5 of 11 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
5 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER USED FOR BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE DISH WASH AREA IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
JAN 282025FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2025
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOORS OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO QAC SANITIZER TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE CONVEYOR OVEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYER.
FEB 232024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON TOP OF THE CONVEYOR OVEN, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND TOP OF THE STOVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2583208 ON 10/11/23 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 112023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA USED TO STORE SAUCES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ORANGE SLIME IN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CURRENTLY IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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JAN 272022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 27
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FALAFEL MIX IN PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 64.7F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 2LBS OF FOOD AT A COST OF $--. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED TZAZIKI SAUCE,HUMMUS AND ROATED EGGPLANTS AT FRONT "GRAB AND GO" COUNTER WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABELS. ALL FOODS PACKAGED INSIDE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE INGREDIENT/ALLERGEN LABELS. FOOD PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM GRAB AND GO AND PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 232021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A DISHWASHER NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 51F-56F. FOUND APPROX 30 LBS AT $100. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 53F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND NOT USE REACH IN COOLER. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A DISHWASHER NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
SEP 222020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK SUBSTANCE INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A DISHWASHER NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
FEB 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FIT TO PREVENT PESTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMP DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUL 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 PROCEDURE ON SITE 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.
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.
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.
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