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OLIVE TREE BY CHEF YOUSEF

11508 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813-899-0111

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3917930
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $300

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021038037Jun 1, 2021Oct 12, 2021$300

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Manager corrected storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the kitchen entrance. Employee replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has expanded there dining room and added a server area with no plan review.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on flip top unit,
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed two containers of raw chicken and a box containing several cartons of eggs stored over containers of cooked lamb. Manager corrected storage and placed chicken and eggs on the last shelf on rack.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Emailed operator a copy of procedures.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line with a measuring cup in it. Explained the proper usage of handwashing sinks with the manager. Manager removed measuring cup.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed two buckets of garlic sauce being stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Manager placed buckets 6 inches off of the floor in the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed two tongs being stored on the oven door handle. Manager removed tongs.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator a copy of sign.
Basic/51-13-4
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.