Oliver's Grill
Last inspected: Sep 26, 2016
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Score
Going back to 2013, Oliver's Grill has seven inspections in the public record. On Sep 26, 2016, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Oliver's Grill's record stops at Sep 26, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Oliver's Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Sep 26, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ALONG DOOR AREA OF WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT EXHAUST HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER,
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ALONG DOOR AREA OF WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR AREA.---------MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET DRIPPING CONTINUOUSLY IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk by serving counter in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving/racks in 2nd floor storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine area(1st floor)not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in 2nd floor storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint in 2nd floor storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Dry Bulk food containers stored on shelvings must be labeled to identify the products stored. Consumary advisory signage must be posted for the public to view.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Clean multi-use utensils pots/pans must be properly stored and inverted to prevent contamination before use.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield or shatter proof light in the kitchen area,must provide.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Missing Thermometer inside the 1 door black refrigerator must provide.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Remove pieces of unused kitchen equipment(white refrigerator)stored in the rear room.
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Oct 21, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in 2nd floor storage room under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in equipment room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear kitchen area not clean, need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning(detailed)
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Feb 19, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crvices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling in 2nd floor storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in walk in cooler, cooler, and storage room shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must provide back flow preventer devices for coffee machines, and mop sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Oliver's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Oliver's Grill on file is from Sep 26, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Oliver's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oliver's Grill.
Has Oliver's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oliver's Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Oliver's Grill 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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