The Olive Tree

963 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The Olive Tree appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 16, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around two violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Crystal River restaurant, which scores around 90. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front counter/wait station area near mini fridge behind bar area. Operator placed soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers stored over cottage cheese. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs (french toast mix) stored over ready-to-eat coleslaw in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the left of the three compartment sink with container of hashbrowns stored in sink. Operator moved. Shelf stored close to the handwash sink at the end of the cook line blocking path. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-09-4

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 training for Araya and Maelyn. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Operator placed inside of a proper container to protect the ice scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

10-13-5

Jun 5, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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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. Gravy in walk in cooler. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-04-5

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter on ice on cooks line, 8:50 Butter pads 50°F. Operator moved butter pads to cooler. And replaced butter pads on cooks line . 9:50 am Butter pads 40°F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. **Repeat Violation**

33-23-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris top of two door reach in refrigerator on cooks line. Operator had two door reach in refrigerator on cooks line. Cleaned **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food mold-like substance. By guest restroom

36-34-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Olive Tree last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Olive Tree on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does The Olive Tree compare to other restaurants in Crystal River?

The Olive Tree most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Crystal River average of 90.

Has The Olive Tree's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Olive Tree have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Olive Tree 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 The Olive Tree inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Tree is inspected around three times per year on average.

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