OLIVE BRANCH MEDITERRANEAN ITALIAN GRILLE AND BAR
115 W 3 AVE, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 307-299-1606
Last inspected Sep 24, 2025 · 9 visits since September 2023
DEC 23
DEC 24
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 7+live roaches at hand towel dispenser next to 3 compartment sink. - 20+ live roaches in hole in wall under dish machine. - 4+next walk-in door - 10+beside Delfield freezer in kitchen area. - 10+under gray chest freezer on cooks line
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023055267 | Sep 20, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 | $1,600 |
| 4--2023023641 | Feb 2, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Per operator more than 4 hours Burger patty (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator more than 4 hours Burger patty (51F - Cold Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Boxes of marinara sauce next to sanitizer and bleach in dry storage. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Slicer soiled. Operator cleaned..
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door handle at cook line. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line Reach in cooler in the kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line Floor in dry storage Floor at the bar
Food stored on floor. Bottles of cooking oil at cook line. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. By the door in walk in freezer. Operator cleaned.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line Hood filters at cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in cooler in back storage area
Apr 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw beef stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler on cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - mixer head - electric slicer - can opener
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink on cooks line - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - spinach pie - lasagna - both items prepared on Sunday
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Equipment in poor repair. -Boiler on cooks line. - walk in freezer door.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under all equipment in kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under all equipment in kitchen area
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen area
Food stored on floor. - cooking oil under oven on cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Southbend Oven on cooks line - Sunglow boiler on cooks line - microwave on cokks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - exterior of all equipment on cooks line. - all gaskets on reach in coolers on cooks line. - gaskets on reach in freezers - dishwasher trays
Reach-in coolers and freezers interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -all reach in coolers on cooks line -all reach in freezers in kitchen. -walk in cooler shelves
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate17 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - both soda gun nozzle at front bar. - white cutting board on line. -can opener
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - bowls and utensils stored in hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - women's restroom
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. - white cutting board stored in hallway
Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket on chest freezer on cooks line. -walk-in Freezer door.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - hallway to ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under all cooking equipment on cooks line. - walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. -
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Valcan oven on line. - microwave on cooks line.
Light not functioning. - light fixture in dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - dish washer trays - exterior of all cooking equipment on cooks line. - Exterior of ice machine. - electric slicer - mixer head
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - all reach in coolers
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of fryers and baskets - Flat top grill - can opener (cos) -Electric slicer (cos) -Mixer head - white cutting board on salad station
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine test strips
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at ice machine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk in cooler
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line - microwave at salad station (cos)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine - exterior of cooking equipment - stove top - hood fliters
Utensils in poor condition. - salad station lid
Sep 25, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. - door falling off on cooks line cold holding unit - gaskets on cooks line
Sep 25, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 7+live roaches at hand towel dispenser next to 3 compartment sink. - 20+ live roaches in hole in wall under dish machine. - 4+next walk-in door - 10+beside Delfield freezer in kitchen area. - 10+under gray chest freezer on cooks line
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. - door falling off on cooks line cold holding unit - gaskets on cooks line
Sep 22, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 7+live roaches at hand towel dispenser next to 3 compartment sink. - 20+ live roaches in hole in wall under dish machine. - 4+next walk-in door - 10+beside Delfield freezer in kitchen area. - 10+under gray chest freezer on cooks line
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. - menu states Red snapper, case states snapper
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. 4 new hires.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - pasta prepared prior day in walk-in cooler. - cooked meatballs prepared 3 days prior in walk-in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. - door falling off on cooks line cold holding unit - gaskets on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cooking stove -hood fliters -exterior of cooking equipment.
Sep 20, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority5 Intermediate15 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 7+live roaches at hand towel dispenser next to 3 compartment sink. - 20+ live roaches in hole in wall under dish machine. - 4+next walk-in door - 10+beside Delfield freezer in kitchen area. - 10+under gray chest freezer on cooks line
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bottle of quart tablets stored ombox of straws.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - interior of fryers and fry baskets -flat top grill -White cutting board at salad station. -White cutting boards on Expo. -Can opener -Mixer head - White cutting boards on cooks line. -Electric slicer
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. - menu states Red snapper, case states snapper
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. 4 new hires.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - pasta prepared prior day in walk-in cooler. - cooked meatballs prepared 3 days prior in walk-in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in hallway
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located outside back door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards on cooks line.
Dead roaches on premises. - 5 under dish machine -8 under white chest freezer - 5 under Delfield freezer in kitchen area. - 6 under oven - dead roaches under all equipment throughout the entire kitchen area and dry stock area
Equipment in poor repair. - door falling off on cooks line cold holding unit - gaskets on cooks line
Food stored on floor. -Raw ground beef in walk-in cooler.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. - 2 ice buckets stored on floor-in front of ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cooking stove -hood fliters -exterior of cooking equipment.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -On cooks line
Soiled floors. - under all cooking equipment. - all floors throughout the entire kitchen area. -walk-in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - on cooks line
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls in kitchen area.
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.