OLIVES MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
730 EMMA ST, Key West FL 33040 · 305-407-0314
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2024
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5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 15 seating in the establishment hotel and restaurant says 6 a change evaluation form was issued to the operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 15 seating in the establishment hotel and restaurant says 6 a change evaluation form was issued to the operator.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed dusty top surfaces on kitchen shelves.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Clean walls throughout kitchen area from food spills.
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks. Observed on dry dish racks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse stored on dry food rack. Operator removed during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed across cook line; operator removed during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets inside reach in coolers across cook line. Observed exterior top of microwave soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 over raw lamb inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator stored both meats as per safety storage rules.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer with range of use just for hot holding and cooking temperatures.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer unlabeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on front counter floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (107F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Person in charge removed double container and employee took product to reheat.
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer can not reach 41F.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water available when valve is open at employee bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at sides and bottom of back exit door.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of coking oil stored in floor across from cook line.
May 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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.