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OLIO BISTRO

42 SE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561.330.3777

Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats95
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6019334
Grade history
FEB 24
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Food with mold-like growth... provolone slice cheese with mold in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-07-4/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.... raw shell eggs above seared tuna at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Employee cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...windex spray bottles. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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.... Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Operator discarded food.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrective Action Taken
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Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container...employee opened tea at cook line. Employee removed.
Basic/12B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
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Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...wrong date marked in tomato soup 8/30/25, soup 8/14/25 at walk in cooler. Food was prepped yesterday. Employee properly date marked
High priority/02C-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding tomato sauce 109 F, soup 112F in steam table being held less than 2 hours, employee reheated food over 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons at 109F, employee replace water to fire.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in tomato sauce, soup in walk in cooler. Employee removed label
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...wrong labeled in tomato sauce, soup in walk in cooler. Employee properly labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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....chlorine 200++ppm... manager diluted less than 200 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Food stored in ice used for drinks..... champagne bottle in drink ice at bar. See stop sale. Employee discarded ice.
High priority/08B-56-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...smoked salmon above cheese at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks..... champagne bottle in drink ice at bar.
High priority/01B-13-4
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding lemon butter sauce 123F in steam table being held less than 4 hours. Cook reheated over 165F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...tuna thawing in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...onion soup was cooked 3 days ago at walk in cooler, rice wrong date marked 3/12/25 at walk in cooler. Cook date marked properly.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...scoop ice with shaker. Employee removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.... Tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging in handwashing sink. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Employee removed
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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...chlorine 00ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food with mold-like growth... provolone slice cheese with mold in reach in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-07-4/Warning
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container....California rolls in reach in cooler. Operator discarded food.
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food with mold-like growth... provolone slice cheese with mold in reach in cooler.
High priority/01B-13-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening... American cheese, blue cheese, butter was opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Employee removed.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...mashed potatoes 46°, meat sauce 48° in reach in cooler tightly filled it up and with covered, it was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Owner discarded food.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna above uncovered cheese in reach in cooler, raw tuna above uncovered slice cake at walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... 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...tuna 41° thawed in commercial vacuum package, packaged indicated that removed package and thaw under refrigerator. Thawing from last night.
High priority/01B-13-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...mashed potatoes 46°, meat sauce 48° in reach in cooler tightly filled it up and with covered, it was cooked yesterday.
High priority/01B-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade. Operator cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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...tuna 41° thawed in commercial vacuum package, packaged indicated that removed package and thaw under refrigerator. Thawing from last night. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable....all cutting board in the kitchen.
Basic/14-09-4
Stored food not covered...sliced tomatoes, cheeses in reach in cooler, slice cake in walk in cooler. Operator discarded food.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Sea bass 37°F in refrigerator overnight on cook line.
High priority/01B-13-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw Beef Carpaccio advertised on menu, beef served raw, not identified. Operator printed new menus indicating raw beef.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Sea bass 37°F in refrigerator overnight on cook line. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.