Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu

445 N Dearborn St, Chicago, IL 60654

Italian

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS AND EQUIPMENTS IN THE BAR AREA AND 3 LARGE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISHWASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE REAR ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Sep 18, 2024

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE BAR AND REAR PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Dec 5, 2023

License

2 major violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VOMIT KIT AND PROCEDURE WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu.

Has Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu 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 Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Olio E Piu — Olip E Piu is inspected around three times per year on average.

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