Oliva by El Turco

5010-5018 Ne 2 Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Oliva by El Turco has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Restaurants in Miami average 74, so Oliva by El Turco trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened as per operator date before not date mark. Employee date mark product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed red cutting board soiled at kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass bottles stored inside hand sink bar area.
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by outside bar area. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled by kitchen cook line. Observed hood soiled by kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed SS cups boxes stored on floor by front counter.
25-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink By entrance kitchen.
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in bar area and kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice container and cleaning sponge inside hand sink at bar. Manager removed item from inside hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and pans not inverted . Manager inverted pots and pans. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed spoon inside humus touching the food. Employee removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
82
Oct 26, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oliva by El Turco last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oliva by El Turco on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oliva by El Turco?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oliva by El Turco.

How does Oliva by El Turco compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Oliva by El Turco most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Oliva by El Turco's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Oliva by El Turco have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Oliva by El Turco means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Oliva by El Turco inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oliva by El Turco is inspected roughly once per year on average.