VENICE, Sarasota County

L'OLIVE

1262 JACARANDA BLVD, VENICE, FL 34292

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Dec 5, 2025
City
VENICE
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

12A-18-4

Detail 24230900

High Priority - Employee dried hands on apron after washing. The employee was educated on proper handwashing procedures. Corrected On-Site

12A-20-4

Detail 24230904

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

16-36-4

Detail 24230902

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check chlorine sanitizer. Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 24230899

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

24-18-4

Detail 24230901

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored with the food contact surface up on the server expo line. The operator properly stored the forks. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 24230903

Basic - Single-service coffee filters not stored inverted or protected from contamination. The operator properly stored the filters. Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23888033

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 23888039

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23888040

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23888035

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23888034

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

16-36-4

Detail 23888038

Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.

02C-02-5

Detail 23888036

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23888037

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23888032

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation

Dec 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 23444528

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

Detail 23444524

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

Detail 23444530

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

Detail 23444526

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

13-03-4

Detail 23444525

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat 12-19-24 Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 23444527

Basic - Open dumpster lid on shared dumpster. Repeat 12-19-24

24-18-4

Detail 23444529

Basic - Whisk utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at clean dish rack at 3 compartment sink.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-18-4

Detail 23436442

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

Detail 23436440

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

Detail 23436444

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

Detail 23436439

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.

40-06-5

Detail 23436441

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

Detail 23436443

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-07-4

Detail 23436438

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

Detail 23436437

Basic - Open shared dumpster lid.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23060455

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

25-05-4

Detail 23060453

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

Detail 23060456

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

Detail 23060454

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor behind the front counter.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 16

22-49-4

Detail 22622323

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

Detail 22622316

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

Detail 22622324

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

Detail 22622310

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

Detail 22622313

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

Detail 22622312

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

Detail 22622321

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

Detail 22622317

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

Detail 22622322

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

16-21-4

Detail 22622318

Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.

40-06-5

Detail 22622320

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

Detail 22622319

Basic - Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

10-20-4

Detail 22622314

Basic - In-use tongs stored on the oven door handle between uses. The operator properly stored the tongs. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 22622315

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

Detail 22622309

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

Detail 22622311

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-02-5

Detail 22346089

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

Oct 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-02-5

Detail 22343086

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22343087

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

Oct 2, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

41-10-4

Detail 22333430

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

Detail 22333426

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

Detail 22333428

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

06-09-1

Detail 22333427

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

Detail 22333429

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

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 11

22-41-4

Detail 22179051

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

Detail 22179059

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

Detail 22179058

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

Detail 22179060

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

Detail 22179056

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

Detail 22179055

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22179050

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

Detail 22179057

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

Detail 22179054

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

Detail 22179053

Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 22179052

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

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

41-07-4

Detail 21905908

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of advil stored on a shelf next to food at the front counter. Operator properly stored the medicine. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21905909

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon stored over ready to eat cooked gyro meat in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator properly stored the raw salmon. Corrected On-Site

05-07-4

Detail 21905905

Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed digital thermometer with low battery not able to take accurate temperatures.

31B-03-4

Detail 21905903

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the handwashing sink in the dish area. Operator provided the hand sink with soap. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21905904

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored hanging on the oven door in the cook line. Operator stored the tongs in hot water on the stove. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21905907

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed spoon handle not stored above cherry relish in the reach in cooler at the front counter. Operator removed the spoon from the relish. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21905906

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water at 81F. Operator removed the utensils from the water and properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site