Mar 4, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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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Olivia's Taste Inc: health inspection history
7157 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
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- Address
- 7157 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
- Also known as
- Olivia's Taste
- Facility type
- Restaurant
- Risk category
- Risk 1 (High)
- Latest result
- Pass on Mar 4, 2026
- License number
- 2189302
- Latest inspection
- Mar 4, 2026 (Canvass Re-Inspection)
- Records shown
- 8 inspections, Mar 19, 2021 to Mar 4, 2026
Across these 8 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 2 × Fail; 2 × Pass w/ Conditions. 42 violations were listed in total.
Inspection history
Feb 25, 2026 Canvass
- 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 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.
- 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: 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.
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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.
Mar 5, 2025 Canvass
- 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 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.
- 45.SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PLATES AND BOWLS FACING UP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.
- 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: 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.
Jul 16, 2024 Canvass
- 2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: 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.
- 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
- 61.SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLICInspector comment: 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).
Oct 4, 2023 Canvass
- 53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN MINOR FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL ABOVE HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN.
Jul 19, 2022 Canvass
- 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
- 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: FOUND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN(STOVE).MUST CLEAN.
- 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
- 58.ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIREDInspector comment: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
Mar 26, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection
- 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,WASHROOMS).
- 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.
- 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: : INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
Mar 19, 2021 Canvass
- 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: 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.
- 5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: 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.
- 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (KITCHEN,WASHROOMS).
- 15.FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTEDInspector comment: 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
- 36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.
- 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND MAINTAIN BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: 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.
- 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED GAP/OPENING ALL AROUND THE EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST PEST PROOF EXHAUST FAN WITH SCREEN TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY.
- 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: 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.
- 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE COOKING STOVES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
- 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
- 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: 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.
- 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS/OPENINGS ON LOWER WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE FURNACE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
- 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: 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.
- 56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND INSIDE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
- 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
- 60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: 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…
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.