Olive Grove

3014 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Greek / Mediterranean
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Olive Grove seven times, with records going back to 2024. Olive Grove was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood contact surfaces”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Phoenix average 97, so Olive Grove is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No certified food protection manager onsite at time of inspection. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation
2-102.12(A)
95
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Fixed equipment not properly spaced or sealed
Inspector notes: Observed spacing from dirty dishes and clean dishes counters to right of dish machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Open gaps need to be sealed/caulked===Equipment is not spaced to allow for cleaning along the sides, behind, and above the equipment
4-402.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust on interior of main walk in refrigerator door. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).======Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. === 5th Consecutive Violation
4-602.13
Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable
Inspector notes: Observed concrete floor in chemical room is not sealed. Concrete floors need to be sealed. Notified Person In Charge(PIC).=====Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable
6-201.11
86
Oct 14, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust on interior of main walk in refrigerator door. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).======Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. === 4th Consecutive Violation
4-602.13
95
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
Expired or improperly marked ready-to-eat food not discarded (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside main walk in unit with several tcs foods past 7 day rule. TCS foods include open: cut ham from 7/31; cut ham from 8/1/; large container of cooked Salsberry steaks from 8/1/2024; today is 8/8/2024. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC discarded all listed foods expired. ======= A food shall be discarded if: It exceeds the 7 days at 41ᵒF
3-501.18
Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several prepared chicken quesadillas inside two door refrigerator with ambient temperature of 46.7*F. Temperature of quesadillas were at 70*F with inspector and establishment thermometer. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). Per PIC the chicken quesadillas were placed into the unit 1 hr prior to inspection start time. Directed PIC to move tcs foods to main walk in to cool to 41*F. Verified after 1 hr. =======Improper cooling method used
3-501.15(A)
No certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: A Certified Food Protection Manager and Certificate are needed during open hours of operation. ===3rd Consecutive violation
2-102.12(A)
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust on interior of main walk in refrigerator door. Notified Person In Charge (PIC).======Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. === 3rd Consecutive Violation
4-602.13
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olive Grove last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olive Grove on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olive Grove?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olive Grove.

How does Olive Grove compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Olive Grove most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Olive Grove's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olive Grove have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Olive Grove 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 Olive Grove inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Grove is inspected around four times per year on average.