How many health inspections has OLIVE AND THYME had?

OLIVE AND THYME has had 36 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has OLIVE AND THYME ever been shut down?

Yes, OLIVE AND THYME has been shut down 3 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at OLIVE AND THYME?

The most frequently cited violations at OLIVE AND THYME are: Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

OLIVE AND THYME

530 CLEVELAND ST, Clearwater, FL 33755

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TATLICI FOOD INC · License: SEA6217366

OLIVE AND THYME in Clearwater, FL has 36 inspections on record with 235 total violations (6.5 per inspection) and 3 emergency closures.

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Data current as of May 15, 2025

Emergency Closures (3)

Emergency closure history for OLIVE AND THYME
Date	Reason	Reopened
May 2, 2019	Roach activity	10:51:00
Apr 11, 2019	Roach activity	16:34:00
Dec 26, 2017	Roach activity	11:00:00

Inspection History (36)

May 15, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

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V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

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V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 30, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 23, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

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V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jun 28, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

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