White Olive

33 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2024
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged three inspections at White Olive, the earliest from 2022. On Oct 24, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting White Olive on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
70
Jan 29, 2023
Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
90
Dec 19, 2022
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry is worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was White Olive last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at White Olive on file is from Oct 24, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does White Olive compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

White Olive most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has White Olive's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at White Olive have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at White Olive means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is White Olive inspected?

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