Olive Harvey College

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Oct 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

2. Jun 16, 2025 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

3. Oct 24, 2024 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   2 critical9 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of hot tcs food displayed for service on steam table soup 120.4f chicken 69.5f instructed manager to discard approximately 10lbs and $20 of product. All hot tcs food must maintain 135f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold tcs food stored at improper temperature in prep cooler: liquid eggs 57.7f, sliced tomatoes 57.6f, beef 53.4f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 30 lbs and $60 of product. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below during preparation, display, and service. Priority 7-38-005 see previous violation for citation.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed prep cooler not maintaining proper temperature 59.9f instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by the chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

     Inspector’s note: Observed raw chicken and sliced turkey improperly thawing on the prep table. Instructed manager to thaw under refrigeration, cold running water, or part of the cooking process.

     Official wording (code 35)

     Approved thawing methods used

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed packaged yogurt parfaits not labeled in the display cooler. Instructed manager to label all packaged food items properly.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed box of chips stored on floor in dry food storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in the serving area. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed milk and pop crates used as shelving in storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on interior and exterior surfaces of fryer cabinets, cooking equipment, coolers, freezers, rolling carts, shelving units, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, serving, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Nov 7, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen area with dirt and dust build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain dirt/dust free ceiling tiles and vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef 142.8f) prepared and served. Instructed manager to have a chicago food sanitation manager on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

5. Oct 30, 2023 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Found female food handler not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed manager to wear a hair restraint at all times when in the food prep/dish washing area. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following leaks that must be repaired and maintain: -leak at the base of the left faucet on the 3-compartment sink. -leak at the pipe of the hand washing sink (closest to the kitchen) on the service line.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling tiles and vents in the kitchen area with dirt and dust build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain dirt/dust free ceiling tiles and vents.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: OBSERVED THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2567748 DATED 11/30/2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -49. 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -53. 5-501.17: Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. -55. 6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, SERVING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (ground beef 168.8f) prepared and served. Instructed manager to have a chicago food sanitation manager on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

6. Nov 30, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, shelving units, coolers, freezers, prep tables. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, serving, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (soup 177.9f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

7. Apr 16, 2021 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Mar 10, 2020 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   1 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning through out prep area,storage room, walk in coolers & freezer and behind the service line to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

9. Oct 4, 2019 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed procedure in place for vomiting and diarrheal events. However instructed pic to provide all necessary items outlined in policy including disposable mop and appropriate sanitizer to kill the norovirus. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cold water faucet handle in poor repair by 2 compartment sink in kitchen. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

10. Jul 26, 2019 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

11. Aug 27, 2018 Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no tesk kit for vomiting and diarrheal clean up policy. Instructed manager to provide appropriate test kit for clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.13 observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, serving and washroom areas. Must provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) observed leaking drainpipe under sanitizing compartment of 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair drainpipe and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed ventilation hoods not operable in prep and serving areas. Instructed manager to repair ventilation hoods above cooking equipment in prep and serving areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

12. Aug 23, 2018 Fail

    License · Fail

    5 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-201.11 observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide health policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)

      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: 2-501.11 observed no clean up policy for vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean up policy. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 observed no running water at hand washing sink in service area. Instructed manager to provide running water for proper hand washing. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: 6-301.13 observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep, serving and washroom areas. Must provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.11 observed prep cooler in beverage area not maintaining proper temperature 53.8f and display cooler under front counter near register not operable. Instructed manager to repair coolers to maintain 41f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed no chemical sanitizer test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed red residue on inside panel of ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed grease buildup inside fryer cabinets, must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15(b) observed leaking drainpipe under sanitizing compartment og 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair drainpipe and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.11 observed holes in walls near hand washing sink in women washroom. Instructed manager to seal all openings in walls. 6-501.12 observed food debris on floors in walk-in coolers and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. Observed food debris inside all floor drains in prep, serving and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 observed ventilation hoods not operable in prep and serving areas. Instructed manager to repair ventilation hoods above cooking equipment in prep and serving areas.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required