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Olivers

1639 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Apr 21, 2026

Olivers was last inspected on April 21, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

April 21, 2026 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general2 paperwork
  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: No person in charge with a city of chicago food service managers certificate.

    Official wording (code 1)

    Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

  • CriticalManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit on site as required. Instructed to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean up kit for use in case of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 issued for food requirements.

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors in corner areas, under sinks, cooking equipment, and by the ice machine. Instructed to remove dust observed on the wall by the dry food storage shelf in rear of kitchen, on ceiling vents and light shields in kitchen.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall under the three comp sink and by the exposed handsink near the pastry freezer; instructed to seal holes in wall.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the vent above the pastry oven in need of cleaning; clean vent.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

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

    Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on site. Found no one on site with a city of chicago food service managers certificate as required while tcs foods are being prepared. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued for food service sanitation certificates.

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 : observed milk crates being used as storage containers at front bar area. Instructed to remove milk crates and uses proper storage containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted low temperature dish washing machine in use not properly sanitizing. Sanitizing strength of sanitizer (chlorine) at the time of inspection was 0 ppm. Equipment must properly sanitize at a minimum of 50 ppm. Instructed not to use unit until reinspected by chicago department of health (cdph). Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as storage containers at front bar area. Instructed to remove milk crates and uses proper storage containers.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  3. No Entry

    Suspected Food Poisoning · No Entry

    No violations

  4. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of grime on floor under three compartment sink and near hot water heater. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  8. Pass

    Recent Inspection · 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 rust on shelves in 2 door cooler at front service counter. Must paint/remove rust on shelves. Observed raw wood shelving inside wine storage room. Must seal/paint to make all surfaces non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in ladies restrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall at top of counter in men's restroom. Must remove, and make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.

      Inspector’s note: Vacuum packaging machine has been tagged and held for inspection. Facility in process of applying for cdph approval. Machine must not be used until cdph approval received. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 29)

      Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp

    • GeneralFood handling

      No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.

      Inspector’s note: Vacuum packaging machine has been tagged and held for inspection. Facility in process of applying for cdph approval. Machine must not be used until cdph approval received. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 32)

      Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed rust on shelves in 2 door cooler at front service counter. Must paint/remove rust on shelves. Observed raw wood shelving inside wine storage room. Must seal/paint to make all surfaces non-porous, smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in ladies restrooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed peeling paint on wall at top of counter in men's restroom. Must remove, and make smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.

      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 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.