Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
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Public records show 23 inspections at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant stretching back to 2014. The most recent visit was on Apr 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Olive Garden Italian Restaurant on the better side of that line. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 17, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP, LID AND SIDES AROUND CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE ON GROUND SORROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT BAR AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS. M UST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ON MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUST BUILD UP INSIDE WASHROOMS AND MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED A FEW MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND ABOVE PREP COOLERS IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVE MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING PROPERLY IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP/DRAWER COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 38.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: SHRIMP AT 48.9F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F, PASTA AT 46.8F/48.1F/47.3F/46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $80.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER/DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR KITCHEN AND IN THE BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING (2) VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE BAR COUNTER.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SALAD PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD/DRESSING DEBRIS (IN THE KITCHEN).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (2) SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ABOVE HOT HOLDING (SOUP) UNIT. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MANITAIN TABLE TOP BEHIND PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE SPRAYER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Aug 26, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Aug 6, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT BY AT THE PREP BY THE ICE MACHINE INACCESSIBLE WITH KITCHEN PREP UTENSILS INSIDE SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE FROM THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE BREAD PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Mar 29, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING SALADS AND DESSERTS NEED A LABEL CONTAINING NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL BEVERAGE COOLERS BEHIND BAR CONTAIN WATER AND DRINK SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE COOLERS.
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER SANITIZING CONVEYER DISH MACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION NOT REACHING PROPER TEMPERAURE. FINAL RINSE WAS FOUND AT 144.2 F. MACHINE WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING SALADS AND DESSERTS NEED A LABEL CONTAINING NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY, NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL BEVERAGE COOLERS BEHIND BAR CONTAIN WATER AND DRINK SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN INTERIOR OF BEVERAGE COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES (UPPER PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND SODA SYRUP SHELVES.
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Mar 9, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER DISH DRAINER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Mar 2, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. BROKEN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER WEARING DANGLING BRACELET OVER SOUP KETTLE.FOODHANDLERS MUST NOT BRACELET/JEWELRY THAT MAY FALL INTO FOOD.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND TONGS USED FOR SALADS NOT STORED PROPERLY. ON TOP OF COOLER COVER. MUST STORE PROPERLY. STANDING UPRIGHT IN CLEAN CONTAINER ETC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER DISH DRAINER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Dec 13, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL CALCIUM BUILD-UP
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER DISH DRAINER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AND BY DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE FRONT DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Nov 10, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-OBSERVED WATER DRAINING EXTREMELY SLOW AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 98.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 92.4F. THERE ARE TWO HAND SINKS IN EACH BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST REACH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE LEAK FROM PIPE BELOW GLASSWARE SINK AT BAR AREA CAUSING ESTABLISHMENT NOT BEING ABLE TO PROPERLY USE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING EXTREMELY SLOW AT HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT 98.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE IN MEN'S BATHROOM AT 92.4F. THERE ARE TWO HAND SINKS IN EACH BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST REACH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100.0F.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.
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Sep 27, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HEAT SANITIZING TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE SAID PLASTIC TUBES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PASTA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SAID DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND AT KITCHEN DRINK STATION ALSO DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR/INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN WALLS.
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Feb 14, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE DRY STORAGE. THE LEAK WAS IN THE MIDDLE WALKING AREA WHERE NO FOOD WAS STORED BUT ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE PREVIOUSLY STORED AROUND THE LEAK HAD BEEN RELOCATED. MAINTENANCE CREW WAS ON SITE REPAIRING ROOF AT TIME OF INSPECTION BUT WAS UNABLE TO REPAIR CEILING PRIOR TO END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM THE CEILING VENT NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE SURROUNDING TILES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING ELEMENT FOR SOUPS IS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL NEW GAUGE TO ENSURE THE MACHINE IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN DIRECTLY UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW PROPER DRAINAGE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 16, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES BY SODA MACHINE AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BREAK ROOM AND AT BAR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL COOLERS MUST HAVE THERMOMETERS.
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May 2, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: GRILL REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 46.0 F. FOUND BEEF, FISH, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER GRILL REACH IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- BEEF HELD BETWEEN 44.0 F AND 47.0 F, FISH HELD AT 46.0 F, CHEESE HELD AT 47.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GRILL REACH IN COOLER UPPER DOOR MISSING RUBBER DOOR GASKET. MUST PROVIDE RUBBER DOOR GASKET AT SAID COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN LOWER SIDE OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARDS AND MAITAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL (BY ICE MACHINE) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING ALSO BAR EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN CAUSING STANDING WATER(DRAIN NEEDS SPLASH COVERS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Nov 15, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CORNERS OF THE PANEL AT THE LARGE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR AREA TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR LOCATED AT THE APPETIZER STATION SO AS TO HAVE FLOOR BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND FLOOR AT THE ABOVE STATED AREA WORN DOWN WITH WATER PUDDLES IN BETWEEN FLOOR GROUT. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND WATER PUDDLES UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DESSERT 1DR REFRIGERATOR. ALSO MUST DO SAME UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN GUARDS AROUND THE PIPES UNDER THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO PREVENT LARGE PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA: AT THE FLOOR DRAIN WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND AT THE PIPE ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM THE DESSERT 1DR REFRIGERATOR.MUST PROVIDE ABOVE FLOOR DRAIN GUARDS. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE 3-COMP SINK AREA IN THE REAR KITCHEN SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE.
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Feb 17, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL 1DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE SERVER STATION BEVERAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE REAR STAFF STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BOXES OFF THE FLOOR AND HAVE ALL STAFF PERSONAL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD PREP STAFF WITH BEARDS NOT WEARING FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 27, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Oct 20, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PASTA REACH IN COOLER AND SALAD REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN SINK.
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Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF IN KITCHEN AREA, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, NO CITATION ISSUED,
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE, OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT, MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NO CITATION ISSUED,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.
Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 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 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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