OLGA'S RESTAURANT
1449 S BELCHER RD, Clearwater FL 33764 · 727.532.9066
Last inspected Dec 22, 2025 · 11 visits since September 2023
JUL 24
SEP 24
NOV 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches inside cabinet under toaster station - 2 live roaches on shelf in front counter area. Reviewed with manager
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024066351 | Sep 23, 2024 | Apr 4, 2025 | — |
| 3--2023056956 | Sep 5, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023039095 | Jun 27, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked bacon in reach in cooler. Operator moved bacon to top shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. onions (90F - Hot Holding) operator reheated to 165F, now hot holding at 137F at 10:00am
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator had employee clean and sanitize.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to toaster at front counter is grooved.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back door of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes stored on floor. Operator removed off floor.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of tzatiki sauce containers for food stored in reach in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored protected. Operator put some in a sealed container.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping bucket in front counter area measuring 0ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to measure 100ppm.
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee shirt hanging on storage shelf next to food, -Employee phones and glasses on shelf next to food in dry storage area -Employee purse inside cabinet next to napkins in front counter area. Manager relocated employee items
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back area of kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking for cooked sausage, cooked potatoes, eggs. Reviewed with manager. Manager added time to chart
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf above potatoes in storage room near back exit. Reviewed with manager
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. -SafeStaff Records/documents for required employee training for all employees have dates that were edited over the previous training dates. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee shirt hanging on storage shelf next to food, -Employee phones and glasses on shelf next to food in dry storage area -Employee purse inside cabinet next to napkins in front counter area. Manager relocated employee items
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back area of kitchen. Reviewed with manager
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front counter area. Manager relocated employee food
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking for raw shell eggs in carton at cook line. Manager put time mark on.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepared food with watch on wrist. Reviewed with employee. Employee removed watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Reviewed with manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Missing, torn gaskets on freezer chest in dry storage area. Reviewed with manager
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager.
Sep 23, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches inside cabinet under toaster station - 2 live roaches on shelf in front counter area. Reviewed with manager
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking for raw shell eggs in carton at cook line. Manager put time mark on.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager changed solution. Recheck 50 ppm chlorine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink in front counter area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in storage area. Reviewed with manager
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on shelf at front counter area. Manager removed dead roaches.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee prepared food with watch on wrist. Reviewed with employee. Employee removed watch
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line. Reviewed with manager.
Equipment in poor repair. Missing, torn gaskets on freezer chest in dry storage area. Reviewed with manager
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area. Reviewed with manager.
Food stored in undrained ice. Fish in water In reach in cooler. Manager removed water.
Food stored on floor. Cooked potatoes on floor in back storage area. Reviewed with manager. Manager relocated potatoes.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler opposite grill. Reviewed with manager.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry in back closet. Manager relocated bag of salt
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen Reviewed with manager. Manager manager relocated bucket
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. During inspection observed chlorine chemical dishwasher 0 ppm. Management ran it a few times and worked on machine during inspection. Now at 50 ppm
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal Mountain Dew drink and protein milk In glass stand alone cooler. Management moved.
Food stored on floor. Unwashed potatoes stored on floor in large silver pot holding door in back. Owner moved.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near the three compartment sink. Educated owner added a double bucket.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Frozen beef over frozen raw chicken reach in freezer near hand wash sink. Manger moved.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manger turned over cutting board.
Interior of oven at cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on deli cooler at cook line
Sep 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food dishes no hand wash.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Employee educated. Employee washed hands in hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, slicer soiled with food debris last used 9-3.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in white refrigerator leaking water into pan.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken rusted side of reach in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods in reach in coolers not labeled with common name.
Sep 5, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings behind ice machine in dry storage area 3 rodent droppings near bag in box. 1 rodent dropping next to service station. Glass cooler 11 total
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on wire leading to bag in the box.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food dishes no hand wash.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler opened 9-3-2023. Employee dated milk.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Employee educated. Employee washed hands in hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, slicer soiled with food debris last used 9-3.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in white refrigerator leaking water into pan.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to foods.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken rusted side of reach in cooler.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in rear door and frame wall area leading to water heater room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods in reach in coolers not labeled with common name.
Sep 5, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings behind ice machine in dry storage area 3 rodent droppings near bag in box. 1 rodent dropping next to service station. Glass cooler 11 total
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on wire leading to bag in the box.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dirty dish to clean plated food dishes no hand wash.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in reach in cooler opened 9-3-2023. Employee dated milk.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in 3 compartment sink. Employee educated. Employee washed hands in hand sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris, slicer soiled with food debris last used 9-3.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with moldlike debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in white refrigerator leaking water into pan.
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach On floor next to sink in mens room.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine not sanitizing properly. 10ppm chlorine corrected to 50ppm chlorine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to foods.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken rusted side of reach in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cleaned washed potatoes in large pot on floor near rear door storage area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in rear door and frame wall area leading to water heater room.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods in reach in coolers not labeled with common name.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.