Inspection Report

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PURPLE OLIVE

4255 A1A SOUTH UNIT 6 · SAINT AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32080

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3574902
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10740860
DBPR license6501023

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#8High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not removed from packaging for thawing. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled in kitchen area.

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with a fork and piece of pasta. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled. Operator had employee to start cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw tuna in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements not removed from packaging.

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.

#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cherry tomatoes stored over pre prepared sandwiches. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator removed and placed 6 in off floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.