OLIVE COVE ITALIAN RESTAURANT
463646 SR 200 #15, Yulee FL 32097 · 904 849 1688
Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer and small reach in freezer on cook line par cooked lobster and beef raviolis stored about bagged portions of ready to eat cheese pasta.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line have grease build up.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection 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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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed Handle scoop in bulk salt container bin laying in salt.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 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. On cook line in reach in cooler, four (4) sealed packages of thawed salmon. See stop sale.
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. No proof for one (1) new employee working today. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement for employee.
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. On cook line in reach in cooler, four (4) sealed packages of thawed salmon. See stop sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line in kitchen, employee bags/jackets stored on top of canned tomatoes. Employee items moved and stored correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooking area, container of utensils in water 79F. Manager placed container on stove to heat water.
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster in parking area. Lid closed.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee in dish area drying utensils with towel. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures.
Jan 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 14, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the both ends of the splitter for mop sink faucet where hoses are attached.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Manager rinsing off hands in triple sink in kitchen. Inspector coached manager on proper hand washing procedures.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any food handler training.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Manager printed and posted current license.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in server area. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, pan of rice on shelf with other items served to the public is not segregated and identified.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf in server station by drink mixers. Purse moved and stored correctly.
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor on cook line in kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for Parmesan cheese in flip top salad cooler. Ice scoop in ice bin in server area. Both scoops moved and stored correctly.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple single use trays and covers on shelf above pass through window. Items inverted.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Mopsink vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in handsink
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna
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. Salmon In reach in cooler thawing in vacuum sealed bag in reach in cooler on line
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Placed to dry
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