Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park

Last inspected:

504 N Hwy 27, Avon Park, FL 338252947
Overview

Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park averaged 8.7 violations per inspection across 21 inspections between 2023 and October 2025, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited in 11 of 21 inspections, with handwashing and food contact surface violations appearing repeatedly across the record—proper hand/arm washing was documented in 8 separate inspections, and food contact surfaces violations in 7 inspections. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 4 inspections, and consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation documented on May 5, 2023 noted an exit door locked at the outdoor walk-in. Formal enforcement escalated on January 23, 2025 with a warning issued following 9 violations including 6 high-priority findings, and on March 5, 2024 an administrative complaint was recommended after violations including improper hand/arm washing and food contact surface contamination. The most recent routine inspection on October 17, 2025 documented 30 violations (2 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic) including management awareness and handwashing procedure violations, and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
183Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park: Comparison to Highlands County Averages

This Facility 8.7 violations / inspection 8.7 violations per inspection
Highlands County Avg 5.62 violations / inspection 5.62 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Highlands County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Exit door locked. For reporting purposes only. Observed outdoor walk-in cooler with hasp lock. No way to open from within when locked. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-05:

Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 4 inspections30 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections28 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park last inspected?
Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 17, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park?
The most frequently cited violations at Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park had?
Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park find?
Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park was most recently inspected on October 17, 2025 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park ever been shut down?
No, Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
Has Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Olympic Restaurant in Avon Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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