L'OLIVE
Jacaranda Boulevard
Venice, Florida, 34292
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/26/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat 12-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid on shared dumpster. Repeat 12-19-24
- 24-18-4:Basic - Whisk utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean dish rack at 3 compartment sink.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over fish and lamb in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat 12-19-24 Repeat Violation
- 02C-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 lamb, chicken fish and pasta in walk-in-cooler and reach-in-freezer prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat 12-19-24 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/26/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a food preparation table near the service window. The employee properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in 86F standing water. The operator placed the utensils in the steam well. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open shared dumpster lid.
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed an employee dry hands with a soiled table linen.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over tzatziki sauce in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/19/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic hinged to go boxes stored on the floor in the dry storage area. The operator properly stored the to go boxes. Corrected On-Site
- 21-03-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together on the cook line. The operator discarded the solution and refilled with chlorine sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind the front counter.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler near the service window. The operator stated the lettuce has been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator moved the lettuce to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/6/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 10-06-5:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 22-49-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - 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.
- 07-06-5:High Priority - Open food re-served to customers. Observed water bottles placed on tables for consumption being refilled without cleaning and sanitation.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - 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:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - 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:Intermediate - 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:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/6/2024 revealed 16 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Observed no proof of employee training. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/6/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind a chest freezer in the kitchen. The operator cleaned up the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: Observed 3 live roaches near the reach in chest freezer in the kitchen. The operator killed and removed the roaches from the kitchen. The operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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. Observed thawed branzino not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches behind a chest freezer in the kitchen. The operator cleaned up the dead roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of cleaner stored near wine bottles at the front counter. The operator properly stored the cleaner. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed the paper towel dispenser near the three compartment sink unable to dispense paper towels. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2023 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic jugs of oil stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the oil. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs stored hanging from the oven door. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at the front line. The operator removed the wet cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on the cook line. The operator properly stored the wet wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer for the dishmachine at 0ppm. The sanitizer was empty. The operator filled the three compartment sink for proper sanitizing until the dishmachine sanitizer could be refilled. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over ready to eat potatoes in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cough syrup stored on the same shelf as spices in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cough syrup. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels near the three compartment sink due to dead batteries. The operator provided the handwashing sink with paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap due to dead batteries. The operator provided soap to the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).