Olivos

7503 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33616
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Olivos appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Olivos' latest score of 70 falls below the Tampa average of 79. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready-to eat churros in white reach-in freezer in rear kitchen. Raw chicken stored above French fries in walk-in cooler. Items were relocated to proper storing areas. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Shrimp ceviche not identified on menu as raw or undercooked. Discussed with operator.
02B-04-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Discussed with operator to post license once printed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk-in freezer located in rear of establishment.
14-69-4
70
Apr 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 dented cans.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deli slice in back kitchen soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle on dry storage rack not labeled. Located next to three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of baguettes, pork loins, and pork belly stored on floor in Walk in freezer. Box of margarine and cases of bottle water stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator began relocating bottled water to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black and pink mold-link substance inside ice machine. Next to Walk in cooler.
22-20-5
64
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Mold like substance on Tomato paste stored in walk-in cooler.see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 10ppm. Employee primed machine and tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored over ham croquet in walk-in cooler. Employee placed beef on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle filled with windex not labeled. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup and spoon stored in hand sink on service line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Steak, salmon, hamburger,and lamb are provided on menu with no identification for containing raw or undercooked animal food. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. 10 employees missing employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Croquets missing date marking walk-in cooler. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink on cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored at mop sink. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label missing on bulk flour and sugar on shelf under prep table on cook line . Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Oct 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided by email. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. All certificates are copies and not original certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: No proof of any new training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at front service counter. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in standing water at 93 F. Operator discarded water and moved scoop to three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer gaskets torn. Microwave interior cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor. Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olivos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olivos on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olivos?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olivos.

How does Olivos compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Olivos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Olivos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Olivos have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Olivos 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 Olivos inspected?

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