Olympic Club
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2015
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Public records show eight inspections at Olympic Club stretching back to 2011. On Apr 15, 2015, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Olympic Club dates to Apr 15, 2015.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited five times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Olympic Club is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2015
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Feb 26, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Feb 19, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 RODENT(RAT) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, CLUTTER IN BASEMENT CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE, REAR DOOR FIRST FLOOR AREA NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along wall base through-out under and behind all equipment not cleaned first floor and basement area, Instructed to detail clean daily,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Chipping paint on ceiling in kitchen area, instructed to remove and better maintain,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused article and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: Observed customers inside of establishment smoking cigarettes, large amounts of smoke fumes inside of restaurant upon entry, cigarette butts and ashes on floors, no smoking signs on front door, Instructed owner to enforce "No Smoking" inside establishment or within 15 ft. of establishment entrances. Citation issued 7-32-015 third offense.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining and running water in middle of three compartment sink, water with food particles coming right side of sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. erious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Frozen poultry inside deep freezer stored in shopping bags. Instructed to store in food grade material storage bags or containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi ue utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 door reach-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to replace worn doors to properly close or replace cooler.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler, exterior between cooking equipment, cooking surfaces, exhaust hood and filter and interior of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors along wallbase through-out and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove grease built-up.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove heavy grease built-up. Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dsut built-up.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded or covered in prep area. Instructed to install shatter-proof bulbs or light cover.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed handsink leaking at bottom drainline. Instructed to repair to prevent leak. Exhaust fan in both toilet rooms not working. Instructed to repair exhaust fans.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused article and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Apr 1, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING COMMON TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE WENT OUT TO PURCHASE PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK AND EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS, MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS AND REPAIR CEILING ABOVE SECOND 3PART SINK AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED AND SINK AND SECOND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER AND ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMERS SMOKING INSIDE THE RESTAURANT AT THE DINING AREA USING PAPER CUPS FOR ASHTRAYS. "NO SMOKING" SIGNS POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED, SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. FIRST OFFENSE OF THE CHICAGO'S CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED, 7-32-015.
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Apr 11, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN RACK ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Apr 3, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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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. FOUND OVER 30 RODENT(RAT) DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, ALSO NOTED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE (LAST SERVICED DATE 06-11-11). MUST CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES IN BASEMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DRAIN RACK ACCESSIBLE TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, FRYER, STOVE ETC) WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (REAR PREP AREA).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER THROUGHOUT WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INCLUDING VENT COVER INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ------------ INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP ABOVE REAR AREA.-------MUST RE CAULK GAP/OPENING BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL (NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE BASEMENT. DISCARD UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS.----------MUST REMOVE CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AT REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 28, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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 REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZER, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE, CABINETS AT BAR AREA, MOP SINK, MICROWAVE OVENS, SHELVING UNITS, AND REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PAPER COVERING FROM, CABINETS, COOLER AND STEAM TABLE.
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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. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR, AND BASEMENT; MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT THOSE AREAS AND REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TIELS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AND DINING AREA.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AND CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN CEILINGS ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 KITCHEN 3PART SINK FAUCET AND SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER BOTH 3PART SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olympic Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olympic Club on file is from Apr 15, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olympic Club?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Olympic Club.
Has Olympic Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Olympic Club have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olympic Club 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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