Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale
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1881 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 33 violations across 10 inspections between January 2024 and February 2026, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility shows a troubling pattern of recurring high-priority violations, particularly improper hand and arm washing (cited 3 times), shell stock requirements for raw shellfish (cited 3 times), and toxic substance control (cited 4 times across the two most recent inspections). High-priority violations also included employee health reporting failures, improper food temperatures, unapproved food sources, and missing consumer advisories for raw or undercooked items.
Two inspections in February 2025 prompted administrative complaint recommendations, indicating escalated enforcement. The facility returned to compliance after the November 2024 warning, recording zero violations on the callback inspection the following day, but violations resumed in early 2025 and intensified in October 2025 and February 2026. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 documented 15 violations including multiple food contact surface and toxic substance control citations, though the disposition was Inspection Completed - No Further Action. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Olive and Sea in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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