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OLIVE U MEDITERRENEAN GRILL PLAZA DELRAY LLC

8854 W ATLANTIC AVE B1, Delray Beach FL 33446

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats76
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022474
Grade history
DEC 24
AUG 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main cooler sliced tomatoes (39-51F); per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed food stored past the fill line. Operator moved product below cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...falafels was cooked two days ago with day marked not date marked at walk in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Stored food not covered...falafel, French fries at walk in cooler. Employee covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of green beans dented across the seam. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in main cooler sliced tomatoes (39-51F); per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed food stored past the fill line. Operator moved product below cooler to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler sliced tomatoes 57F at 11:30 to 57F at 12:00 (cooling since 10:30). At this current rate of cooing food will not reach 41F or below within 4hrs. Operator uncovered.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at warewashing area. Operator labeled bleach.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to fill pitcher. Discussed with operator
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to dispense tumeric. Operator discarded
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener
Intermediate/22-31-4
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.