OLYMPIC RESTAURANT
504 N HWY 27, Avon Park FL 33825 · 863-452-2700
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed three containers of strawberries and one head of broccoli in the walk in cooler #2 with mold like growth on it, operator voluntarily discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 dented can of diced red peppers and 1 dented can of ketchup in dry storage area, operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw hard shell eggs over sauerkraut and sliced ham in walk in cooler, operator moved eggs.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in reach in cooler next to steam table, operator moved the chicken to bottom shelves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bug spray next to oil on shelves in dry food storage, operator moved.
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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. T. Hall, B. Yaney, and D. Beagles all expired 4/20/2026.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining in walk in cooler with food on it.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee drinks on food preparation table on cook line, employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phones on the cook line, employee moved.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler next to steam table in the kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in kitchen soiled with food debris.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in back of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled with grease build up.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair. Observed screen torn in window in back of kitchen next to food preparation table.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed three containers of strawberries and one head of broccoli in the walk in cooler #2 with mold like growth on it, operator voluntarily discarded.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw pork in the reach in cooler on cook line, operator corrected.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in hand wash sink next to 3-compartment sink, operator moved.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the 3 ice machines on the white guard is a pink and black like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle in a container of dried rice, operator moved it.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed in walk in cooler #1 cardboard lining the shelves, operator moved.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed throughout kitchen employee drinks in reach in coolers and reach in freezers.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets in 2 reach in coolers in the kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the walk in freezer on fan guard.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in the salad prep area.
Open dumpster lid.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Observed screen torn on side door in kitchen.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket with wash cloths in it on the floor next to salad prep table, operator moved.
May 9, 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
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over a container of sauerkraut in the walk in cooler located back of kitchen, operator removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of eco lab spray for flys on window sill in prep area, operator removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta, mashed potatoes and pork not labeled in reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed the 3 ice machines have a black like substance on the white guard.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container of chicken and vegetable mixture with a bowl in it with no handle located in the reach in cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone in dry storage area with can goods, operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the fan in the walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice in wait station, operator corrected.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed copy for operator by end of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employees glass of tea in the reach in freezer with food to be served to customers, employee moved.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple food products, pasta, chicken, ground beef, fettuccine and mashed potatoes not covered in the walk in cooler and reach in cooler next to the cook line, operator covered with lids.
Jan 24, 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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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple products in the walk in freezer not covered.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called a service man and set up a sink at 100ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the products.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed a filet of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the filet.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the front buffet area: Cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw (46F - Cold Holding); Potato salad (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been there or approximately 1hr. Operator placed more ice there. Observed in their inside walk in cooler: Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Pork (46F - Cold Holding); Ham (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the fridge was in defrost mode and did observe the ambient temperature drop from 48F to 40F within 25minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the grill in a pan: Chicken (105F - Hot Holding). Operator stated it was a cooked and has been sitting there for approximately 30min after.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical cleaners stored over boxed soda in the back hallway.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the wait staff hand sink sued to dump ice.
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. Observed a filet of reduced oxygen packaged fish not removed from packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the filet.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks placed above food and food prep areas in the kitchen. Operator removed them.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Observed multiple products in the walk in freezer not covered.
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.Expired 12/1/23 Operator tried to pay through account online but could not access account. Operator was on hold with Customer Care line when inspection ended.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing out wiping cloths in handsink at cookline.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single service condiment cups stored under handsink provisions. Employees rearranged area to place items in protected area. No items for use with customers may be stored under handwashing provisions,paper towels and soap, or in splash zone of sinks. Or in an area where employees must reach over them to reach sink or provisions and drip or contaminate items while handwashing.
Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
Interior and exterior of microwave has accumulation of food debris on cookline.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cookline.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered. Cut onions, shredded pork, large ham,. Operator covered.
Oct 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes and talking on phone cupping hands around mouth and then handling clean dishes without changing gloves and washing hands. Manager corrected employee and had them wash hands and rewash dishes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken salad (48F - Cold Holding) held above the well in reach in prep top cooler. Operator states put there less than 30 minutes ago and moved inside bottom of cooler. Observed display case at front dining area sea salt caramel cheesecake (48F - Cold Holding); key lime pie (46F - Cold Holding); chocolate cheesecake (45F - Cold Holding). Operator states items added to case at 1030am, must be sold or discarded by 230pm. Operator will use time as a public health control if unit is unable to maintain foods at 41F or colder. Operator turned down thermostat.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose in standing water at outdoor mopsink and no vacuum breaker on hose. Manager removed hose from standing water.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed prep cook wash hands in 2 bay prep sink. Corrected to handsink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs cooked on Friday with no date. Manager added dates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris and trash on floor in back dry storage area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in freezer.
Hood system soiled with grease and dust.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Manager corrected by moving scoop to corner and placing handle up.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.inspector provided handout poster at inspection via email.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter display case.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy dust accumulated on shelf over prep area at back salad prep area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed condiment cups and lids stored under paper towels dispenser at wait prep area. Manager corrected moved items away from towel dispenser.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed washed and cut onions stored under unwashed vegetables and unwashed mushrooms stored over ready to eat cheese and cut washed vegetables. Manager rearranged shelves.
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.