Olive and Sea
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, Olive and Sea has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 3, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator set up triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
22-57-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw fish stored above cooked carrots on speed rack inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw steak stored above raw fish in shelf inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 3) Observed raw fish, not commercially packaged, stored above falafels, not commercially packaged, inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Observed raw salmon stored above charcuterie board/ deli meats and cheeses, on speed rack inside walk in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
74
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored above cooked bacon inside ultraspec reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Hot box// frittata (132F - Hot Holding); scrambled eggs (130F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods stored out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Operator put foods in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris on can opener in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade sanitizer bucket Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee cup of soda stored on dry rack above clean dish ware. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed multiple ice buckets stored on floor next to ice machine, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
47
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Mar 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinse cycle reaches 188°F.
22-57-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive and Sea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive and Sea on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Olive and Sea compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Olive and Sea most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Olive and Sea's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olive and Sea have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Olive and Sea 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 Olive and Sea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive and Sea is inspected around three times per year on average.
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