OLIVE AND SEA
1881 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-463-4000
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found Observed three small flying insects. Operator killed insects. Orkin present in building during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar- employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Employee provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Two units in cook line.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher area-Cleaning equipment storage - metallic foods container stacked wet, employee removed from piles.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cleaning equipment storage rack, food spills.
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed three small flying insects. Operator killed insects. Orkin present in building during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen flip top,cooler Cutting boards contain soiled with food debris
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in dish hand wash sink. Operator removed sanitizer bucket
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Kitchen Flip top cooler cutting boards contains cut marks
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drink on kitchen prep table. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Right flip top,cooler gaskets torn
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Mini cooler has standing water at bottom of unit
Mar 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator set up triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw fish stored above cooked carrots on speed rack inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw steak stored above raw fish in shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 3) Observed raw fish, not commercially packaged, stored above falafels, not commercially packaged, inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored.
Feb 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator set up triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw fish stored above cooked carrots on speed rack inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw steak stored above raw fish in shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 3) Observed raw fish, not commercially packaged, stored above falafels, not commercially packaged, inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test strips for sink and surface sanitizer.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 1):Observed no soap at pizza station hand wash sink. Operator provided. 2) Observed no paper towels at bar hand wash sinks. Operator provided.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar stored in standing water.
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above cooked bacon inside ultraspec reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot box// frittata (132F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (130F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods stored out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Operator put foods in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on can opener in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of soda stored on dry rack above clean dish ware. Operator discarded.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed multiple ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer bucket Chlorine 100ppm.
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed wash temp at 150F. Operator set up triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice chute in ice machine.
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.