Olive Cove Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Olive Cove Italian Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Olive Cove Italian Restaurant's latest score of 95 sits above the Yulee average of 71. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed Handle scoop in bulk salt container bin laying in salt.
10-01-5
95
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line in reach in cooler, four (4) sealed packages of thawed salmon. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for one (1) new employee working today. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement for employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooking area, container of utensils in water 79F. Manager placed container on stove to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line in reach in cooler, four (4) sealed packages of thawed salmon. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line in kitchen, employee bags/jackets stored on top of canned tomatoes. Employee items moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster in parking area. Lid closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee in dish area drying utensils with towel. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-17-4
61
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the both ends of the splitter for mop sink faucet where hoses are attached. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
Intermediate - 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. No proof of any food handler training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Manager rinsing off hands in triple sink in kitchen. Inspector coached manager on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, pan of rice on shelf with other items served to the public is not segregated and identified.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf in server station by drink mixers. Purse moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor on cook line in kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for Parmesan cheese in flip top salad cooler. Ice scoop in ice bin in server area. Both scoops moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close.
35B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple single use trays and covers on shelf above pass through window. Items inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Manager printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in server area. Bottle moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
47
Mar 13, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Mopsink vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in handsink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon In reach in cooler thawing in vacuum sealed bag in reach in cooler on line
06-09-1
61
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Pizza oven removed from establishment, ice Machine moved to area where pizza over was located, wall added for Togo station orders **Warning**
51-14-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in freezer in rear **Warning**
14-69-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive Cove Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive Cove Italian Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olive Cove Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil in non-time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olive Cove Italian Restaurant.
How does Olive Cove Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Yulee?
Olive Cove Italian Restaurant most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Yulee average of 71.
Has Olive Cove Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Olive Cove Italian Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olive Cove Italian Restaurant 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 Olive Cove Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Cove Italian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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