Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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OLIVE EATS

2801 TAMIAMI TRAIL N · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34234

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 31, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3720108
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13758601
DBPR license6802894

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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.

#11Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-03-4

Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

#4Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 1, 2026 11:09 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.