Olive Mediterranean Grill
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
74
Score
Olive Mediterranean Grill, located at 1001 W North Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on February 2, 2026, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, with notable observations including properly labeled food, accurate thermometers, and attention to personal cleanliness. Across eleven scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Feb 7, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Feb 23, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Oct 11, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jan 27, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Aug 23, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Aug 16, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
67
Sep 22, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Feb 20, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 12, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Violations — Feb 2, 2026 Inspection
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER USED FOR BEVERAGES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER(S) NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER(S). INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE DISH WASH AREA IS INOPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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