OLYMPIA CAFE
2550 MAYPORT RD STE 5, Jacksonville FL 32233 · 904.249.0055
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 40 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in ware washing area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018036930 | Jul 6, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled with mold like substance.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed large containers of salt and sugar with cups with no handles used to dispense food.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed stand alone cooler door handle soiled with food debris located at entrance of kitchen.
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board to line shelves In walk in cooler.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed drinks stored on prep table located on cook line. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on meat slicer. Employee removed and stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Stand alone cooler door gasket torn located at entrance to cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in cooler food in buckets stored on the floor. Manager removed and stored properly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry. Employee hung mop to dry.
Sep 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of sanitizer stored on table next to drink dispensers. Employee removed and stored properly.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around nozzles soiled at soda station.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board lining shelves in walk in cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed large container of flour stored on floor. Employee removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to dry properly. Employee hung mop to dry properly.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station around nozzles soiled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee food training expired for one employee.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed card board used to line pasta shelves in stand alone cooler. Manager removed card board from shelves.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles over soda station and ice machine not smooth nonabsorbent and easily cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of soda stored on floor near soda station. Manager will remove and store properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored next to flip top cooler. Manager removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets torn on flip to cooler across next to walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored to allow the mop to dry. Manager placed mop correctly to air dry.
Apr 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 flying insect in ware washing area.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of household raid pesticide on cleaning supplies rack. Manager removed and stored outside of kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Garlic butter made with fresh garlic at 78F. Manager stated that he will hold it on time control. Manager added to time control document.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pizza being held on time control without time mark. Manager stated pizza was made 30 minutes prior. Manager placed time mark on pizza.
Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Observed manager unable to answer questions regarding Eight Food Allergens. Inspector provided copy of Eight food allergens, and Big 6 Foodborne illness.
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. Observed establishment without written procedures for vomiting and diarrhea clean up. Inspector provided copy of written procedures on vomiting and diarrhea clean up.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on shelf over prep area. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door gasket torn on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored properly to air dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 large containers of salt and sugar without label of common name. Employee placed label on containers.
Nov 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw beef stored in carry out Nonfood-grade bag located in stand alone cooler at entrance of kitchen. Manager removed from bag and placed in zip lock. Repeat ViolationCorrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint**
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment near stand alone freezer. Manager removed the pesticide from kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dough machine soiled located in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee unenclosed drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Manager removed and stored drinks properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on reach coolers on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of bottled water stored on floor located on service line. Manager removed and stored properly.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed In-use tong stored on oven door handle between uses. Manager removed and stored properly.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters above grill area soiled. Observed walk-in cooler door gasket soiled. Observed reach in coolers on cook line door gaskets soiled.
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.