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Purple Olive

4255 A1A South Unit 6, St. Augustine, FL 32080
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Purple Olive has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader St. Augustine restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Missing in all coolers.
05-09-4
95
Jun 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 packages of tuna and 11 packages of Mahi in reach in cooler thawed and not out of package or cut open.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna at 57F, raw chicken 55F, raw shrimp 47F on cook line on top of reach in cooler. Operator stated they just finished with a rush and everything has been open for 1 hour. Operator put items in freezer. 2nd temperature 30 minutes later tuna 43F, raw chicken 43F, raw shrimp 40F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with debris buildup.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on stand up reach in cooler on cook line gaskets torn. Also reach in cooler on cook line by hood system gasket with debris buildup.
23-03-4
67
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Cream not dated. Person in charge dated yesterday. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hearts of palm in strainer in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor has debris in corners of kitchen.
36-01-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
May 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cans of paint stored with food. Paint is directly under Food.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal items with food. Person in charge moved personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach in cooler has mold on it.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of top of ice machine has mold.
22-20-5
67
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler; raw beef/pork over raw fish person in charge moved everything around to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In glass cooler; Butter 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter had been sitting out placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice and cream not dated. Person in charge dated both **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop flour and rice. Person in charge removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped tin foil on bottom prep table when you walk into kitchen.
14-20-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Several soiled wet wiping clothes on prep surfaces. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Purple Olive last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Purple Olive on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Purple Olive?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Purple Olive.

How does Purple Olive compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?

Purple Olive most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Augustine average of 81.

Has Purple Olive's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Purple Olive have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Purple Olive 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 Purple Olive inspected?

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

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