The Green Olive Az

1262 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ 85210
Greek / Mediterranean
License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Green Olive AZ, located at 1262 S Country Club Dr, Mesa, AZ, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 20, 2026, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with handwashing facilities and protective shielding for light bulbs. Across eight scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
74
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Feb 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Food Advisory Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Mar 20, 2026 Inspection
Hands not washed when required (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee remove earpiece from ear and not wash hands before going back to cooking. Also observed employee reaching into the box of gloves and donning gloves without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and explained when hand washing was required. Employee washed hands properly at hand sink at time of inspection. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing and when hand washing is required with the person-in-charge (PIC). Hands must be washed at any time contamination occurs and when changing tasks. Inspector left PDF guidance documents of hand washing. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection
2-301.14
No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the hand wash sink near the three-compartment sink did not have an approved hand drying provision at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) re-stocked the paper towels at time of inspection. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided hand drying provision for handwash sink at time of inspection
6-301.12
Light bulbs not shatter-resistant or protected
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 overhead lights above the cookline did not have covers like the other lights in that area. Please repair or replace the protective shielding on the light by next routine inspection to reduce risk of contamination should the bulbs burst or break
6-202.11
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)