What is Caffe' Oliva's health inspection score?

Caffe' Oliva has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Caffe' Oliva last inspected?

Caffe' Oliva was last inspected on December 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Caffe' Oliva have?

Caffe' Oliva has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Caffe' Oliva safe to eat at?

Yes, Caffe' Oliva has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Caffe' Oliva serve?

Caffe' Oliva serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Caffe' Oliva

Name: Caffe' Oliva
Address: 550 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 91

550 E GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/24/2025

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0Excellent

American•Streeterville

Ranked #141 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 24, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+21 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

550 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jun

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Jul 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SPIDERS AND SPIDER WEBS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, RESTROOMS, AND DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPIDERS AND WEBS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High1 Med1 Basic

6 total1 risk factor

48/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE OFFICE. WHERE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (FRESH CUT FRUIT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FOLLOWING SINKS WERE FOUND TO BE INADEQUATELY MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER RECORDED AT 79.4F AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INSTRUCTED THAT THE HOT WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION (#7-38-030(C)), CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL TEST KIT CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZER. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0PPM. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. SINK WAS EMPTIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SPIDERS AND SPIDER WEBS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR, RESTROOMS, AND DRY STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SPIDERS AND WEBS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−47 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
Inaccurate thermometer , Instructed to obtain good working thermometers.

Base deductions−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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