Olives Mediterranean Grill

730 Emma St, Key West, FL 33040
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Olives Mediterranean Grill has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice (107F - Hot Holding) at steam table. Person in charge removed double container and employee took product to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no water available when valve is open at employee bathroom.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed probe thermometer can not reach 41F.
05-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of coking oil stored in floor across from cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at sides and bottom of back exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
64
May 15, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
95
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olives Mediterranean Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olives Mediterranean Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olives Mediterranean Grill?

Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olives Mediterranean Grill.

How does Olives Mediterranean Grill compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Olives Mediterranean Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Olives Mediterranean Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olives Mediterranean Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Olives Mediterranean Grill 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 Olives Mediterranean Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Olives Mediterranean Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.