Olga's Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
45
Score
Olga's Restaurant appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 22, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Olga's Restaurant's latest score of 45 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. Operator had employee clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at back door of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board next to toaster at front counter is grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of potatoes stored on floor. Operator removed off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of tzatiki sauce containers for food stored in reach in cooler.
25-32-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored protected. Operator put some in a sealed container. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping bucket in front counter area measuring 0ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to measure 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
45
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back area of kitchen . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored on shelf above potatoes in storage room near back exit . Reviewed with manager
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back area of kitchen . Reviewed with manager
35B-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in front counter area . Manager relocated employee food **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 . **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: No cooking during inspection. **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: No food prep during inspection **Time Extended**
13-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line . Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: No food prep during inspection. **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing , torn gaskets on freezer chest in dry storage area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
70
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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
35A-05-4
High Priority - 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 . **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Manager changed solution . Recheck 50 ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - 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 .
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in storage area . Reviewed with manager
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on shelf at front counter area . Manager removed dead roaches .
35A-03-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line . Reviewed with manager .
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Missing , torn gaskets on freezer chest in dry storage area . Reviewed with manager
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager .
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Fish in water In reach in cooler. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked potatoes on floor in back storage area . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated potatoes . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler opposite grill . Reviewed with manager .
29-49-6
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry in back closet. Manager relocated bag of salt **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen Reviewed with manager . Manager manager relocated bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
33
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manger turned over cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven at cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on deli cooler at cook line
21-12-4
67
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: No service during call back inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Unable to observe **Time Extended**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: No service during call back inspection **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Unable to observe **Time Extended**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Reach in white refrigerator leaking water into pan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
28-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken rusted side of reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Cleaned cleaned and painted side but still broken **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple foods in reach in coolers not labeled with common name. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter in front reach in glass cooler. At 52 F was the last one in bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 12 once ice.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Operator on cook line cracked raw shell egg on without washing his hand and went back to food prep area and began cooking again.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs in carton on top of ready to eat gravy in reach in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Most food not date marked in reach in cooler back of house.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small black debris in ice machine. Operator took scoop of ice and cleaned and sanitized area.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Bag of unwashed onions on floor
24-26-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not current license
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bag of raw onions stored on floor near rear door. Operator grabbed and moved bag of onions off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
39
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has accumulation of food residue -utensils stored in soiled containers adjacent of machine -stained cutting board at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be changed. -old dates scratched out with new dates Discussed issuing new trainings to employees every 3 years **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
53B-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at dish machine has standing water **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest at dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -double door reach in cooler next to fryer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on soda fountain syrup **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
13-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack -plastic cups at front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
52
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 19 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. -at reach in freezer chest **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-25-4
High Priority - 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. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Discussed setting up three compartment sink until dish machine is working with operator -operator fixed dish machine and dish machine is now reading at 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee at cooks line cracked shell eggs then began prepping ready-to-eat food items without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach at wall by three compartment sink **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter (70F - Cold Holding) rice pudding (50F - Cold Holding); tzatziki sauce (49F - Cold Holding) Items held out of temp for less than 4 hours Discussed moving items to other cooler with operator Operator began moving some items during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -slicer has accumulation of food residue -utensils stored in soiled containers adjacent of machine -stained cutting board at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be changed. -old dates scratched out with new dates Discussed issuing new trainings to employees every 3 years **Warning**
53B-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -dead roach on dish machine **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board on soda fountain syrup **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on dish machine -3 dead roaches at exit door **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottles on table at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Hand bag above ketchup at front counter **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack -plastic cups at front counter **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor at dish machine has standing water **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest at dry storage **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -in flour at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of stove have accumulation of grease **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -at cooks line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -egg trays stacked on stove top **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -double door reach in cooler next to fryer **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed cabbage over cut sweet peppers in reach in cooler adjacent of slicer Discussed proper hierarchy during time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. -on stove handle **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -breading containers at soda fountain syrup **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee at cooks line **Warning**
13-03-4
15
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olga's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olga's Restaurant on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olga's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Olga's Restaurant.
How does Olga's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Olga's Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Olga's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olga's Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Olga's Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Olga's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olga's Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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