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OLIVE EATS

2801 TAMIAMI TRAIL N, SARASOTA, FL 34234

License #6802894

🍽️ American ℹ️
80 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection
August 31, 2026 · 11 findings · 2 critical
Routine - Food
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The latest inspection on August 31, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 5 major, and 4 minor.

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [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 in walk-in cooler cooked lamb not date marked. Person in charge stated it was prepared on 8/29/26 and date marked accordingly.
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge put on hat and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
  • [25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Person in charge inverted.
  • [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area Handwashing sink with soiled utensils and metal scrubber in sink. Person in charge removed and washed sink.
  • [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in use cutting board with mold like substance on surface. Person in charge voluntarily discarded.
  • [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlos.
  • [11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave a copy to Person in charge . Person in charge had lil employees read and sign currently working.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • [12A-09-4] Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washed hands with gloves on and touched clean utensil. Educated Person in charge on glove use and handwashing and gave a copy of the handout in Spanish to Person in charge. Employee placed utensil in dishwasher area,removed gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
  • [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw shell eggs over spinach salad mix. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw eggs.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
  • [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing bracelets. Employees removed and washed hands.
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