Fig & Olive
Last inspected: Jul 19, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2014, Fig & Olive has 15 inspections in the public record. Fig & Olive was last inspected on Jul 19, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Fig & Olive squarely in typical territory. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 19, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS USED AS SPRAY CURTAINS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS AND REPLACE WITH SPRAY CURTAINS MADE OF MATERIAL THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT REAR 4-DOOR DRAWER COOLER (NEAR BROILER) TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK AT RIGHT-HAND PREP LINE (NEAR TOASTER OVEN) TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SEVERELY SPLIT ALONG METAL SEAMS AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Jul 11, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN WAREWASHING AREA PROVIDING CHLORINE SANITIZER AT A CONCENTRATION OF 10 PPM DURING FINAL RINSE, NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF MACHINE FOR WAREWASHING UNTIL REPAIRED AS REQUIRED BY CODE. TAGGED DISH MACHINE FOR RE-INSPECTION WHILE ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING: SALMON AT 51.0F, CHEESE AT 50.1F, CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 55.3F, CUT MELON AT 52.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL OUT-OF-TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER TO BE SEVERELY SPLIT ALONG METAL SEAMS AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL FACILITIES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD-HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS: LARGE LINE COOLER (NEAR TOASTER OVEN) AT 54.0F, 4-DOOR DRAWER COOLER (NEAR BROILER) AT 52.3F INTERNAL. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS UNTIL REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND INSPECTED BY CDPH PRIOR TO USE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS FROM COOLER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS USED AS SPRAY CURTAINS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LINENS AND REPLACE WITH SPRAY CURTAINS MADE OF MATERIAL THAT IS DESIGNED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT REAR 4-DOOR DRAWER COOLER (NEAR BROILER) TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK AT RIGHT-HAND PREP LINE (NEAR TOASTER OVEN) TO BE LEAKING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET TO ELIMINATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Aug 21, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED CHEMICAL STRENGTH AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB ON SITE AND PROVIDED SERVICE TO SAID MACHINE.NOW SANTITIZING AT 100PPM.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR WHILE HANDSINK WAS IN USE, NOTED SINK BASIN FILL UP QUICKLY DURING THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE ADDITIONAL HANDSINK IN SAID AREA, AND CONTACT PLUMBER FOR SERVICE ON SAID HANDSINK. WASTEWATER MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED. PLUMBER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDSINK IS NOW DRAINING AND DISPOSING OF WATER PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE WALK IN COOLER (FIRST FLOOR) SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH POOLING WATER UNDERNEATH ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN UNIT IN GOOD REPAIR IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSICE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLING UNITS THROUTHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AS REQUIRED.
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Jun 2, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Broken drain pipe at dish washing area hand wash sink, waste water spilling all over floor, instructed to repair plumbing and maintain. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: clogged drain line for soda gun at 3rd floor bar, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Dusty ceiling vents above prep area at 3rd floor kitchen, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jul 25, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2301209 ON 7/16/19: "OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2262156 ON 2/19/19 NOT CORRECTED: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR BAR". MUST CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:59.
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Jul 16, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM THE LAST INSPECTION#:2262156 ON 2/19/19 NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE 3RD FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#:60.
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Feb 19, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3RD FL ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR BAR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE EXHAUST FAN VENTILATION IN THE 2ND FL WOMEN'S AND THE 3RD FL MEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, ETC.) IS PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH SAID MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER #41 DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE 2ND FLOOR ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR/PITTED ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR AT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR WOMENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL COLD WATER HANDLE LOOSE. MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDERS AT 2ND AND 3RD FL BARS NOT DRAINING PREOPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Oct 30, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 28, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF,LAMB, CHICKEN BREAST AND SALMON) INSIDE AT AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES(20.5LBS OF BEEF AT 49.1F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $273; 6LBS OF LAMB AT 48.8F-50.1F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $81; 25.5 LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 48.7F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $87; 7.5LBS OF SALMON PATTIES AT 50.0F VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40 LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 4 DRAWER PREP COOLER ALONG THE COOK LINE AND 6LBS OF ROASTED BEETS AT 46.9F-48.0F FOUND INSIDE OF A SEPARATE 4 DRAWER COOLER). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL OF THE FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT AND MIDDLE DRAIN PLUGS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE PROPER WORKING DRAIN PLUGS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jun 12, 2014
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fig & Olive last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fig & Olive on file is from Jul 19, 2024. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fig & Olive?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fig & Olive.
Has Fig & Olive's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fig & Olive have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fig & Olive means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Fig & Olive inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fig & Olive is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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