Olivia's Taste
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2012, Olivia's Taste has 21 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
21
Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED 2 LARGE HOLES IN WALL BY BOILER AREA. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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95
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND INSIDE FRYER, BEHIND PREP COOLERS, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS IN KITCHEN AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. UPON TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD, YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO READ THE NUMBERS ON THE THERMOMETER. FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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74
Mar 5, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, DUCK). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FLOOR DRAIN FOR MOP SINK IN REAR CLOSET.EXPLANATION- At least one service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain shall be provided and conveniently located to clean mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and dispose of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilets and urinals may not be used as service sinks to dispose of mop water and liquid waste.
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82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, SOURKRAUT). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 10/4/2023, REPORT #2582854. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Jul 19, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN(STOVE).MUST CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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82
Mar 26, 2021
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,WASHROOMS).
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Mar 19, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPEN PACKAGE OF RAW PORK CHOPS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE AN OPEN CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS.FOODS MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED TO AVOID CROSS-CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.CORRECTED ON SITE(COS). - COS
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX:50 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND CLUTTERED FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE CABINETS ALSO, IN THE REAR CLUTTERED HOT WATER TANK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPETION REPORT# 2312997 DATED:09/26/2019 #55-OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION Dec 26, 2019 #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION Dec 26, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/26/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,WASHROOMS).
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP/OPENING ALL AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF EXHAUST FAN WITH SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,MICROWAVES AND DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE FRONT COUNTER AREA AND REAR UTILITY MOP SINK/HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/BROKEN UNUSED REFRIGERATOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,RELOCATE IN USE REFRIGERATOR STORED IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ALSO,ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALSO,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND INSIDE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 26, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY DATE FOODS IN THE COOLERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FROM 2:00 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT M TO HAVE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AND TEST STRIPS WERE BROUGHT IN AT 4:30 PM 9/26/2019 TO MEASURE THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER HOT LINE EQUIPMENT. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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61
Jun 19, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER TO BE HEAVILY ICE ENCRUSTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW,CLEAN AND SANITIZE REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN H.A.V ROOM DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN H.A.V. ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE H.A.V. ROOM.INSTRUCTED MAMAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THIS ROOM. CLUTTER MAY CAUSE A HABORAGE FOR PESTS
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86
Jul 6, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 29, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND (3) FRONT AND EXIT DOORS (FRONT/SIDE FRONT AND SIDE REAR) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 AND 1/2 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS ALSO MUST RODENT PROOFED VENT OPENING ABOVE REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL UNSEALED FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BOILER/STORAGE ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED AT KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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74
Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 06/19/2015, REPORT # 1559361, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX AND PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR BOILER ROOM AREA. 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE REAR WASHROOM (PARTY ROOM). 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT DATED AND LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO FAUCET AT MOP SINK STORED IN STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED,
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82
Jun 19, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX AND PIPES UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR BOILER ROOM AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.--------MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE REAR WASHROOM (PARTY ROOM).
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 15, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezers, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair,(broken, missing)shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).Prep table lower shelving not clean, needs cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area, and storage closet not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had holes by 3 compartment sink, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint in mop sink area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed hand sink drain pipe leaking in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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74
May 15, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
31
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 2 DOOR KITCHEN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE 50.8F.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FAX A LETTER TO THE CDPH 312-746-8030 ONCE REPAIRED FOR TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUPS,CABBAGE ROLLS,BEEF STEW,BEEF SAUSAGE,YOGURT,CHEESE ETC.INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM RANGING FROM (49.9F-50.8F).MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS APPROXIMATELY 20#'S,APPROXIMATELY $250.00 PER MANAGER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(AT MULTIPLE SINKS). MANAGER FOUND THE THE PILOT ON HOT WATER TANK WAS OFF-.IMMEDIATELY MANAGER LIT THE PILOT DURING THIS INSPECTION.THE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED AT APPROXIMATELY 3:05 P.M..CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,KITCHEN SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 9, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that hap peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of reach in freezer shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need detailed cleaning, exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date/label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage area, boiler 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 not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
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Sep 28, 2012
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4 minor violations.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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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.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olivia's Taste last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olivia's Taste on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olivia's Taste?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Olivia's Taste.
Has Olivia's Taste's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olivia's Taste have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olivia's Taste 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 Olivia's Taste inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olivia's Taste is inspected around two times per year on average.
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