OLYMPIC RESTAURANT
504 N HWY 27 · AVON PARK · Highlands County · FL 338252947
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
29-34-4High 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**
Intermediate 2
12A-03-4Intermediate – 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**
02C-02-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 11
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris and trash on floor in back dry storage area.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on kitchen.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in freezer.
36-34-5Basic – Hood system soiled with grease and dust.
10-01-5Basic – 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.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.inspector provided handout poster at inspection via email. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter display case.
23-03-4Basic – 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.
25-05-4Basic – 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**
08B-17-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:53 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.