Caffe' Oliva

550 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 25, 2012

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Jun 25, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 25, 2012, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 25, 2012

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A DRAINBOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INCOMING WATER LINE FROM THE PARK DISTRICT MUST BE BURIED AND COVERED WITH PVC PIPING TO PROTECT FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION OF A PROTECTIVE FENCE AROUND THE PREMISES TO INCLUDE THE INCOMING WATER LINES.

Jun 19, 2012

License

4 minor violations.

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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow

Inspector notes: NO GREASE TRAP OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. FRESH WATER HOLDING TANK STORED UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER IN THE PREP AREA. NO PLUMBING OBSERVED AT THE OUTDOOR BAR HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPEN AIR SERVICE BAR WITH DRAFT BEER, EXPOSED HANDSINK AND ICE BIN WITHOUT OVERHEAD PROTECTION. MUST PROVIDE OVERHEAD PROTECTION AT THE BAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO SHELVING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVING TO KEEP FOOD FROM BEING STORED ON THE GROUND.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION FAN PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM TRAILER. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Caffe' Oliva last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Caffe' Oliva on file is from Jun 25, 2012. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Caffe' Oliva's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Caffe' Oliva have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Caffe' Oliva means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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