Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2025
33
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Sep 24, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to eight violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar's 33 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Boxes of marinara sauce next to sanitizer and bleach in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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)
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table. Slicer soiled. Operator cleaned.. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line Reach in cooler in back storage area
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - 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
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line Floor in dry storage Floor at the bar
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bottles of cooking oil at cook line . Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. By the door in walk in freezer. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on prep table
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line Hood filters at cook line
23-03-4
33
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting boards on cooks line. - mixer head - electric slicer - can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand sink on cooks line - hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - under all equipment in kitchen area.
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cooking oil under oven on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Boiler on cooks line. - walk in freezer door. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - kitchen area
36-11-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under all equipment in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - 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 **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
32
Dec 20, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
35
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - 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 **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back area.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line - microwave at salad station (cos)
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of ice machine - exterior of cooking equipment - stove top - hood fliters **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. - salad station lid
14-12-4
45
Sep 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: -1 live by handsink by three compartment sink. -5 live under dish machine. -2 live above three compartment sink. -2 live in hallway to ice machine. -1 live in oven. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: 1 live in hallway. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - door falling off on cooks line cold holding unit - gaskets on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
74
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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 **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: -1 live by handsink by three compartment sink. -5 live under dish machine. -2 live above three compartment sink. -2 live in hallway to ice machine. -1 live in oven. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. - menu states Red snapper, case states snapper **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - door falling off on cooks line cold holding unit - gaskets on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cooking stove -hood fliters -exterior of cooking equipment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
52
Sep 20, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - bottle of quart tablets stored ombox of straws. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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 **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. - menu states Red snapper, case states snapper **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - shelving in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
22-31-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine in hallway **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - tanks located outside back door. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - white cutting boards on cooks line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - 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 **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - door falling off on cooks line cold holding unit - gaskets on cooks line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. - 2 ice buckets stored on floor-in front of ice machine. **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cooking stove -hood fliters -exterior of cooking equipment. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -On cooks line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Soiled floors. - under all cooking equipment . - all floors throughout the entire kitchen area. -walk-in cooler **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - on cooks line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls in kitchen area.
36-27-5
21
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./spinach dip 46F, chicken salad 46F/less than 4 hours/moved to walk in freezer/rechecked both 41F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged./raw veal stored over eggplants, reach in freezer/ **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat strips not available for bar 3 sink. Chlorine strips not available for dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service./burger served undercooking temperature per chef. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./mashed potatoes in walk in cooler/ **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line reach in coolers gaskets torn. Cook line reach in cooler top panel disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor./two cartons of oil on storage area floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice./bar.
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses./ **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris./expo area microwave heavily soiled/ **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./hand sink soiled/dish area and corridor to back storage area.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair./cold water faucet disrepair/dish area hand sink.
29-08-4
37
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar on file is from Sep 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar.
How does Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar 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 Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Branch Mediterranean Italian Grille and Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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