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Olivia 's Sea of Soul

12750 S Halsted St Bldg, Chicago, IL 60628
Seafood
Last inspected: Aug 17, 2010
90
Score
Low Risk

Olivia 's Sea of Soul has been inspected three times since 2010. Olivia 's Sea of Soul was last inspected on Aug 17, 2010. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Olivia 's Sea of Soul's record stops at Aug 17, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “premises maintained free of litter” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 17, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM, HOT WATER ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST ORGANIZE REAR FURNACE ROOM BY OFFICE,AND ELEVATE STORAGE OFF FLOORS,ON PALLET,TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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90
Jan 26, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL PROPER SHELVING AND REMOVE CRATES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN INSIDE DEEP FRYER CABINETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOMS OF DEBRIS AND SEAL OPENINGS,AND SEL/PAINT FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES ,THRUOUT .
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST INSTALL SHIELD AT FOOD SERVICE LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR VENTILATION,NOT WORKING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY PIPEOF CONNECTION AT MOP SINK,AND CONNECT MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS BROOMS ETC.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olivia 's Sea of Soul last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olivia 's Sea of Soul on file is from Aug 17, 2010. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olivia 's Sea of Soul?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olivia 's Sea of Soul.

Has Olivia 's Sea of Soul's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Olivia 's Sea of Soul have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Olivia 's Sea of Soul 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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