Olympic Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
41
Score
Inspectors have visited Olympic Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to other Avon Park restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
41
May 9, 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. Observed raw beef stored over a container of sauerkraut in the walk in cooler located back of kitchen, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of eco lab spray for flys on window sill in prep area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - 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.
14-01-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up on the fan in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice in wait station, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed copy for operator by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
45
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple products in the walk in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Operator called a service man and set up a sink at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed multiple chemical cleaners stored over boxed soda in the back hallway. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the wait staff hand sink sued to dump ice. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed multiple products in the walk in freezer not covered. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
30
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing out wiping cloths in handsink at cookline.
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior and exterior of microwave has accumulation of food debris on cookline.
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at cookline.
29-20-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Multiple items in walk-in cooler not covered. Cut onions, shredded pork, large ham,. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris and trash on floor in back dry storage area.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hood system soiled with grease and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - 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.
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.inspector provided handout poster at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter display case.
05-09-4
Basic - 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.
23-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
30
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food contact grocery bags stored inside and in contact with bread crumbs on bulk container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed plastic storage bins,non food grade used to store bulk flours.
14-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage to ceiling tiles at waitstaff tea make area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed dusty racks with clean container stored on rack.
24-06-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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. Observed handle of scoop in contact with food on bulk containers at dry storage area. Manager repositioned scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed pooled condensation in reachin prep cooler at entrance to dry storage. Operator had employee clean and sanitize. Maintenance scheduled. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outdoor mop basin slow draining.
29-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olympic Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olympic Restaurant on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olympic Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Olympic Restaurant.
How does Olympic Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?
Olympic Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.
Has Olympic Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Olympic Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Olympic 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 Olympic Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olympic Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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