El Olivo Mexican Restaurant

223 W Central Ave, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Olivo Mexican Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2023. El Olivo Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Nov 25, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Haven restaurant scores 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink by kitchen entrance, operator replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
82
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Scooping cup handle submerged in flour bin. Operator removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach in cooler
02C-02-5
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Satchel hanging on rack touching skillets in main kitchen. Items removed from area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
90
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood vents on cook line.
36-50-4
95
Jan 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Olivo Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Olivo Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does El Olivo Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

El Olivo Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.

Has El Olivo Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Olivo Mexican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Olivo Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Olivo Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Olivo Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.