Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West
730 Emma St, Key West, FL 33040
Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West has accumulated 36 violations across 9 inspections between February 2021 and March 2026, averaging 4 violations per inspection — near the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent issue: handwashing and employee health violations appeared repeatedly across multiple years (handwashing cited in 3 of the last 4 inspections; employee health policy violations in 2021 and 2022), and approved food source violations were documented in 5 separate inspections spanning 2021 through 2025. A warning was issued on April 26, 2022 following the identification of three high-priority violations including employee health policy and approved food source concerns; a callback inspection the next day confirmed compliance. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on March 11, 2026 identified 18 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: March 11, 2026
Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West last inspected?
- Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West are: Approved food source, Toilet facilities, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West had?
- Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West find?
- Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West was most recently inspected on March 11, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, Olives Mediterranean Grill in Key West has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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