Olympic Flame Diner
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Olympic Flame Diner stretching back to 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring”, showing up two times.
That's lower than the typical Deerfield Beach restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in cooler door gasket.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone and personal beverage stored on shelf above bagged bread in kitchen. Operator moved personal items to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food employee observed wearing watch while preparing food in kitchen. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food employee at the front counter wearing bracelets.
13-07-4
95
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage links 83F at 9am, cooked at 8am and held under no temperature control in the kitchen.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment offers undercooked comminuted meat on the child menu. The cowboy on the children's menu
03C-16-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee personal drink on shelf above steam table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil in plastic jugs, stored on floor next to cook line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored protected from contamination. Coffee filters at the front counter and coffee station. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use in the kitchen on food prep counters opposite cook line. Operator removed.
21-10-4
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and continued playing customers food with hand washing and glove change. Reviewed hand washing procedures with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener blade at the food prep table in the ware washing area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid at the front counter not labeled. Operator labeled "glass cleaner". **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door in the kitchen missing door interior, exposed insulation.
14-11-5
67
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liner used to store raw chicken in direct contact in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then proceed to handle toast. Discussed with operator. Operator discarded toast, employee washed hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment conducts non continuous cooking of chicken. Establishments intent is to start cooking process to slice chicken, and cook from inside per to order. Discussed process with operator. Provided information.
03C-89-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pitcher stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds raw shell eggs,cooked corn beef hash, cooked potatoes on 4 hour tphc. Operator unable to find. Provided written procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
55
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken and clam strips above opened dessert containers and vegetables in walk in freezer. Raw foods moved to lower shelves and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced cheese (48F); corned beef hash (48F) cold holding in flip top cooler. Cheese and corned beef hash over stacked above cold holding line. Cheese and corned beef hash in unit less than 2 hours per Owner. Retested 42-43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. Water added and retested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses on counter next to coffee maker and on soda machine at front counter. Ice scoops removed, cleaned and placed in clean containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olympic Flame Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olympic Flame Diner on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olympic Flame Diner?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olympic Flame Diner.
How does Olympic Flame Diner compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Olympic Flame Diner most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Olympic Flame Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olympic Flame Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Olympic Flame Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Olympic Flame Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olympic Flame Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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