Pass

Olive Mediterranean Grill

1001 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant ZIP 60642 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 2, 2026

Olive Mediterranean Grill was last inspected on February 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.

Latest inspection

February 2, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

6 general
  • GeneralFood temperature

    Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the reach in cooler used for beverages. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 36)

    Thermometers provided & accurate

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handler(s) not wearing beard restraints. Instructed to wear.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed in-use utensils stored improperly directly inside food container(s). Instructed to store properly between usage.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed an excessive amount of ice buildup on the floor/walls/ceiling of the walk in freezer. Instructed to remove ice.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed dishwashing machine in the dish wash area is inoperable. Instructed to remove from premises.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

11 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed torn door gaskets on the left and right doors of the 3-door prep cooler. Management instructed to replace the torn door gaskets.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease buildup on the conveyor oven.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on the floor beneath the deep fryer.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean the grease on top of the conveyor oven, interior of the deep fryer and top of the stove.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of orange slime in interior of ice machine not currently in use. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused low temperature dish machine in rear dish area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition or remove from premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  6. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks. Instructed managers to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a dishwasher not in use. Instructed to repair or remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handwashing sinks. Instructed managers to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a dishwasher not in use. Instructed to repair or remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the ice machine with a small amount of pink substance inside. Instructed to empty, clean, sanitize and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a dishwasher not in use. Instructed to repair or remove and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: No temperature measuring device on site for high temp dish washer. Instructed to provide and maintain

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  10. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean clean dried food debris from floors throughout prep areas, and walk in cooler & freezer. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.