Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato

18288 Collins Ave #3, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 10, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato's latest score of 86 sits above the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Observed Raw chicken stored raw beef in reach in freezer. Advised manager must be properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Oct 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 10/1/25.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for Oscar Peralta as of 4/20/25. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn

14-11-5

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

14-38-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

14-05-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Apr 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/22. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken and raw shell eggs being stored on top of various unwashed fruits and vegetables.

08A-04-5

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located prep area.

38-07-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

22-16-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

14-11-5

Sep 9, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of bread and onions.

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in ware wash area.

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located behind front counter.

36-73-4

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Located in prep area.

38-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato?

Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato.

How does Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato compare to other restaurants in Sunny Isles Beach?

Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunny Isles Beach average of 74.

Has Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oliva Pizza Cafe Gelato is inspected around two times per year on average.

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