Olives Pizza and Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, Olives Pizza and Tacos has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Olives Pizza and Tacos' latest score of 58 falls below the Vero Beach average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over fish in freezer. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (46F - Cold Holding) above the chill line fir 1 hour. Operator moved to bottom of cooler to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Reading 200++ppm. Operator added more water. Now 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
58
Aug 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine over single service pans **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over onions in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flan (65F - Cold Holding) in display case for 3.5 hours. Unit was turned off. Operator moved flan to rapid chill and turned on unit **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 85f hot holding. 1 hour. Operator reheated to 189f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria expired January
53B-14-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coke in pizza cooler. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs 88f. Being held hot at front counter. Operator moved to stove to reheat . Rechecked at 188f **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough medicine stored next to gloves on storage rack **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. 1 new hire. Emailed form to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Maria expired January 2025
53B-14-5
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Raid spray next to clean equipment **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Milk opened Monday **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ham sitting out, operator placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken and beef found at 115-130F. Advised operator to rapid reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Reading 200++. Open remade , now reading 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label was added **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drink and phone/ipad on prep table
40-06-5
61
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Efran
13-03-4
95
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil and other medicine stored next to dry food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella cheese found at 64°. Recommended rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spaghetti found at 104°. Operator placed in service 1 hour ago. Recommended rapid reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded chicken **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Box in rear sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Bug spray under prep table next to beans. Moved to. Storage **Corrected On-Site**
41-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soft drinks on floor, onions on floor in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red microwave **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on kitchen fan
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olives Pizza and Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olives Pizza and Tacos on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olives Pizza and Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Olives Pizza and Tacos.
How does Olives Pizza and Tacos compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Olives Pizza and Tacos most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Olives Pizza and Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olives Pizza and Tacos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Olives Pizza and Tacos 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 Pizza and Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olives Pizza and Tacos is inspected around two times per year on average.
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