Olive Black Chicago

3032 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Feb 1, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Olive Black Chicago stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 1, 2023. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Olive Black Chicago is from Feb 1, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

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

The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Olive Black Chicago is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 1, 2023

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Dec 5, 2022

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: 4-101.17: WOOD LEGS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-203.13: NO MOP SINK IS PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15: LEAKING PIPE AND WATER VALVES UNDER BOTH HANDWASHING SINK(BAR AND REAR AREA).REPAIR ISSUE

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.19: NO CLOSING DEVICE WAS PROVIDED ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-201.11: BROKEN WALL AT STORAGE BY THE NORTH BAR CENTER.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Nov 3, 2022

License

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: NO OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WERE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(B), NO CITATION ISSUED

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

Inspector notes: WOOD LEGS UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAR AREA ARE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK IS PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE AND WATER VALVES UNDER BOTH HANDWASHING SINK(BAR AND REAR AREA).REPAIR ISSUE

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: NO CLOSING DEVICE WAS PROVIDED ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL AT STORAGE BY THE NORTH BAR CENTER.REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olive Black Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olive Black Chicago on file is from Feb 1, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olive Black Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olive Black Chicago.

Has Olive Black Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Olive Black Chicago have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Olive Black Chicago 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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