THE PURPLE OLIVE
828 ANASTASIA BLVD, SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL 32080
License #6500497
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Excellent Health Score
How is this score calculated? →THE PURPLE OLIVE in SAINT AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.5 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 17, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 7 total violations — 1 critical, 1 major, 5 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 17, 2025 shows 7 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above main cook station soiled with grease build up.
- [16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top exterior of dishwasher soiled with debris.
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at wait station with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine top interior has dark mold like substance.
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch engaging in food preparation. Employee removed watch.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw fish in reach in cooler on cookline. Operator reorganized.
- [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
What do locals think?
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Would you eat here?
THE PURPLE OLIVE has a strong inspection record. Would you eat here?
Strong recent inspection history, but the vote is still about whether you personally trust the pattern.
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