OLIVOS
7503 W WATERS AVE, Tampa FL 33616 · 8132524520
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold like substance on Tomato paste stored in walk-in cooler.see stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023026797 | Apr 10, 2023 | Jul 5, 2023 | $320 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior. Manager began cleaning the machine
Apr 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sweet potatoes reach in cooler cooks line employee removed to proper storage raw beef over sweet potato fries walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 52F sitting underneath the prep table
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine interior. Manager began cleaning the machine
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Shrimp ceviche not identified.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees no food manager. Food manager arrived during inspection
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook beef cook pork tamales walk in cooler employee began adding some date marks
Employee eating while preparing food. Employee eating on line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table sitting on plastic container
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. 2 sticky traps Over heating unit on front line employee removed one of the traps.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef sitting under prep table at 52F. Employee is going to cut beef soon
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over washed bagged greens employee removed to proper storage
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to eat churros in white reach-in freezer in rear kitchen. Raw chicken stored above French fries in walk-in cooler. Items were relocated to proper storing areas.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Shrimp ceviche not identified on menu as raw or undercooked. Discussed with operator.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator to post license once printed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in freezer located in rear of establishment.
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 dented cans.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slice in back kitchen soiled with old food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle on dry storage rack not labeled. Located next to three compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-link substance inside ice machine. Next to Walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Box of baguettes, pork loins, and pork belly stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Box of margarine and cases of bottle water stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator began relocating bottled water to an approved location during time of inspection.
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm. Employee primed machine and tested at 100ppm.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold like substance on Tomato paste stored in walk-in cooler.see stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over ham croquet in walk-in cooler. Employee placed beef on bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup and spoon stored in hand sink on service line. Employee removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak, salmon, hamburger,and lamb are provided on menu with no identification for containing raw or undercooked animal food.
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. 10 employees missing employee training.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Croquets missing date marking walk-in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with windex not labeled. Employee labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored at mop sink. Employee inverted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label missing on bulk flour and sugar on shelf under prep table on cook line. Employee labeled.
Oct 3, 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.