YULEE, Nassau County

OLIVE COVE ITALIAN RESTAURANT

463646 SR 200 #15, YULEE, FL 32097

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Jun 3, 2026
City
YULEE
County
Nassau
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-02-6

Detail 24607076

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In stand up reach in freezer and small reach in freezer on cook line par cooked lobster and beef raviolis stored about bagged portions of ready to eat cheese pasta.

23-03-4

Detail 24607077

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets in kitchen soiled/torn. Also, hood filters above cook line have grease build up.

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-01-5

Detail 24362678

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed Handle scoop in bulk salt container bin laying in salt.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-03-5

Detail 23650703

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line in reach in cooler, four (4) sealed packages of thawed salmon. See stop sale.

11-26-1

Detail 23650700

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for one (1) new employee working today. Inspector emailed Food Employee Reporting Agreement for employee. Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 23650701

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. On cook line in reach in cooler, four (4) sealed packages of thawed salmon. See stop sale.

40-06-5

Detail 23650699

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line in kitchen, employee bags/jackets stored on top of canned tomatoes. Employee items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 23650698

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooking area, container of utensils in water 79F. Manager placed container on stove to heat water. Corrective Action Taken

33-16-4

Detail 23650702

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster in parking area. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

24-17-4

Detail 23650704

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee in dish area drying utensils with towel. Manager coached employee on proper ware washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

29-42-4

Detail 23357379

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at the both ends of the splitter for mop sink faucet where hoses are attached. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 23357385

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Manager rinsing off hands in triple sink in kitchen. Inspector coached manager on proper hand washing procedures. Corrective Action Taken

53B-01-5

Detail 23357380

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 any food handler training. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23357384

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No license displayed. Manager printed and posted current license. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23357381

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in server area. Bottle moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 23357387

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler, pan of rice on shelf with other items served to the public is not segregated and identified.

40-06-5

Detail 23357377

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse on shelf in server station by drink mixers. Purse moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23357383

Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor on cook line in kitchen. Oil moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23357386

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop for Parmesan cheese in flip top salad cooler. Ice scoop in ice bin in server area. Both scoops moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23357378

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Rear exit door does not self close.

25-06-4

Detail 23357382

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Multiple single use trays and covers on shelf above pass through window. Items inverted. Corrected On-Site

Mar 13, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

29-34-4

Detail 22718668

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At Mopsink vacuum breaker needed on non-chemical side of splitter

11-27-4

Detail 22718667

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

31A-11-4

Detail 22718669

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored in handsink

02C-04-5

Detail 22718670

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. Lasagna

06-09-1

Detail 22718666

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon In reach in cooler thawing in vacuum sealed bag in reach in cooler on line

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

02C-04-5

Detail 22267949

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. Lasagna

42-01-4

Detail 22267950

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Placed to dry Corrected On-Site

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

29-34-4

Detail 21729472

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At mop sink area

31A-11-4

Detail 21729473

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket stored on handsink up front , moved Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21729471

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon and tilapia, manager removed from vacuum seal Corrective Action Taken

02D-01-5

Detail 21729470

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in clear container, manager labeled Sugar Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-14-7

Detail 21547488

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Pizza oven removed from establishment, ice Machine moved to area where pizza over was located, wall added for Togo station orders Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-02: 30 day extension, operator has emailed dbpr plan review but doesn't have plans approved yet Time Extended

Aug 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-14-7

Detail 21320295

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Pizza oven removed from establishment, ice Machine moved to area where pizza over was located, wall added for Togo station orders Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21320296

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Small reach in freezer in rear Warning

Mar 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-04-5

Detail 20953295

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. Lasagna in walk in cooler that was previously frozen

14-01-5

Detail 20953296

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in red onions, removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20953294

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys and ear phones over pizza station moved Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

31A-09-4

Detail 20557290

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer buckets in hand sink up front. Near coffee station, moved Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20557296

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. Warning

02C-08-5

Detail 20557295

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Lasagna in walk in cooler pulled from reach in freezer from previous day no date marking, employee placed on a date Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20557297

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine with white growth growing on back defector Warning

23-24-4

Detail 20557293

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Gasket on walk in cooler Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20557291

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep cooler, employee moved Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20557294

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 or 3 guys in kitchen doing prep no hair restraints Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20557292

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of fryer oil stored on floor, moved Corrected On-Site Warning