L'OLIVE

Name: L'OLIVE
Address: 1262 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE, FL, 34292, US
Rating: 28

1262 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE, FL 34292

License #6805485

🥙 Mediterranean ℹ️

28 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 22, 2026 · 12 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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L'OLIVE in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 28 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 11 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 70 total violations — 20 critical, 17 major, 33 minor.

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December 7, 2023

The latest inspection on October 22, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed one package of raw salmon inside ROP thawed in reach in cooler. Operator discarded the raw salmon during inspection.
[03G-04-5] Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed one package of raw salmon inside ROP thawed in reach in cooler. Operator discarded the raw salmon during inspection.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop facing down on top of the soda machine tray dispenser. Operator The operator properly stored the ice cup during inspection.
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee handling food with no hair restraint on the cook line. Employee puts on hair restraint during inspection.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth underneath cutting board on prep table in the kitchen area. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth during inspection.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled underneath shelves.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed perfume bottle on top of shelf near the salad station and mobile phone on top of prep table in the kitchen area.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong hanging on the oven door handle in the kitchen area. Operator properly stored the tong.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a carton of raw shell eggs on top of butter and sour cream containers inside WIC. Operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon inside handwashing sink next to the coffee machine. Operator removed the spoon from handwash sink.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning container and bottle of vinaigrette with no labels next to the salad station.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean metal food containers not properly air dried by the 3 cs.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a plastic container with personal belongings stored on top of bagged chocolate chips on a storage rack. The operator proctored the personal belongings.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over French fries in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shrimp.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground lamb stored over raw fish in the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw animal foods.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked gyro meat (50F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the gyro meat had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the gyro meat in the walk in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles of glass cleaner stored with bottles of wine behind the bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottles.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a metal container being filled with water in the hand sink at the entrances to the kitchen. The operator removed the container.
[16-36-4] No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked lamb prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours with no date marking.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[07-06-5] Open food re-served to customers. Observed water bottles placed on tables for consumption being refilled without cleaning and sanitation.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee shirt stored hanging near packaging foods in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the employee personal belonging.
[13-03-4] Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs.
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle for cooked rice in the walk in cooler not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use ice cream scoop stored in 77F standing water. The operator removed the scoops from the standing water.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. The operator set up the three compartment sink for warewashing.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee use a cell phone then put on gloves without washing hands then handle a clean ice cream scoop. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over french fries in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods.
[12A-02-4] Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed an employee handle dirty dishes then handle a clean water bottle without washing hands.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tzatziki sauce (46F - Cold Holding); grape leaves stuffed with rice (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the service window. The operator stated the above food items have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the foods to another cooler.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test kit expired 3/2023.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[05-08-4] No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.