OLIVO MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE
7815 W SUNRISE BLVD, Plantation FL 33322
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying landing on bottles of spices and herb in kitchen next to low boy cooler.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee ate a sandwich then engaged in food preparation without washing hands. Employee was eating while preparing customer's food. Employee was instructed to remove gloves and washed hands. Employee washed hands.
Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. No hot water at employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Water turned off because of leak.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored above container of mayo, sour cream and fresh blended garlic in double doors glass reach in cooler in kitchen. Manager inverted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine chemicals test kit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Provided during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Provided during inspection
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink In kitchen. Water Temperature 76F.
1) Water leaking from faucet of triple sink in kitchen. 2) Water leaking from employees handwashing sink in kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both men and women bathrooms.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee eating while preparing food.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. 1) Gaskets in kitchen lowboy reach in cooler torn. 2) Handles if Sandwich flip top missing.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Labeled during inspection.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit on site at time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel not at hand wash sink upon arrival. Operator placed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef and other employees prepping and cooking without hair restraint.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from the cook line and across from the triple sink standing water in reach in coolers.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach-in freezer, raw shrimp stored above onion bites and breaded peppers. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line steak (85F - Hot Holding); chicken (93F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 15mins.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed garlic sauce (56F @ 3:30- Cooling since 12:30). PIC place item in chest freezer to rapid cool. Second temperature 46F at 4:00.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty spoon stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. PIC removed spoon.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed at vegetable prep station. Employee discarded wiping cloth.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed in mop area. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in dry storage area flour removed from original packaging not identified by if's common name.
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 3 flying landing on bottles of spices and herb in kitchen next to low boy cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw steak in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to portion flour in dry storage area. Owner voluntarily discarded flour.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on prep table next to gyro machine.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut cabbage stored uncovered in low boy cooler next to metal shelf at front counter. Employee covered.
May 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed nonfood grade bags used to store bread. Operator removed and stored appropriately.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm. Operator advices to use dish machine until unit is fixed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cheese stored below raw chicken in reach in cooler across from 3 compartment sink. Operator removed and stored appropriately.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Abdul A. with no proof of training.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee discarded mop.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Person in charge/owner, Aysar F. with no proof of food manager certificate.
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. Observed no training for Shoard A. As per owner, employee has been employed for over one month.
Dec 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Deep freezer Observed opened bag of raw shrimp stored next to bags of pita bread. Owner removed and stored appropriately.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - flip top cooler Observed turkish sauce (42-47F - Cold Holding). Item was packed above fill line. Employee removed top portion and placed in cooler to facilitate rapid cooling. Second temperature 42F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (115F - Hot Holding, reheated to 190F)
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed Person in charge/owner, Aysar F. with no proof of food manager certificate.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit used to test chlorine concentration.
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. Observed no training for Shoard A. As per owner, employee has been employed for over one month.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - Next to beverage area Observed spray bottle containing sanitizing solution unlabeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - Beverage area Observed ice machine with an accumulation of slim.
Food stored on floor. - Storage area Observed rice stored on floor next to shelf. Owner removed and stored appropriately.
Stored food not covered. Storage area. Observed opened tub of floor in storage room next to kitchen. Owner covered item.
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.