Palm City, Martin County

OLYMPIC DINER

2951 SW HIGH MEADOWS AVE, Palm City, FL 34990

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 16, 2026
City
Palm City
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 24293191

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. At kitchen expo line, Employee put on gloves to cut toast after handling soiled dishes without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 24293190

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At kitchen expo line, Employee handled soiled dishes then proceeded to touch clean plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24293193

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At kitchen expo line, bottle of surface cleaner stored on shelf with condiments. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 24293187

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24293188

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in Freezer door gaskets torn. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24293192

Basic - Stored food not covered. At walk in freezer, several food items held in unit over 24 hours stored uncovered. Advised operator of proper storage. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24293189

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At bar area, bucket of sanitizer stored on floor. Warning

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 9

01B-24-5

Detail 24018250

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked 9-1 in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24018247

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (51F); cooked sausage (55F), being held on ice on cook line for approximately 3 hours. Operator removed to walk in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today. expo flip top in front of cook line: tszaiki sauce (56F) being held in unit for approximately 2.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24018253

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of wd40 stored on shelf with dry storage items on cook line. Operator removed and properly stored Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 24018245

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken cooling for 15 minutes at 10:20 (115F - Cooling); cooked chicken at 11:40 (89F - Cooling). Based on current cooling rate item will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved chicken to walk in freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-32-5

Detail 24018248

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in spray bottles. Operator unable to provide sink and surface sanitizer for spray bottles at time of inspection Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24018251

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24018249

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24018252

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line flip tops, gaskets Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24018246

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at expo line flip top cooler Warning

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 14

12A-27-4

Detail 23796749

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracking raw shell eggs with gloves and immediately touched pan handle and stove knobs. Gloves not changed hands not washed in between Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23796738

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on top of broccoli and Parmesan cheese in flip top across from steam table on cook line Removed Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23796743

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hicken (50F - Cold Holding); gyro (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (58F - Cold Holding); corn beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); steak (49F cold holding ) soup (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23796745

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hicken (50F - Cold Holding); gyro (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); tzatziki (58F - Cold Holding); corn beef (53F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); steak (49F cold holding ) soup (60F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (59F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 23796744

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking Raw shell Eggs on cook line Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23796747

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 with sliced above steam table Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23796737

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (53 - Cooling) at 10:02 am to 53F at 10:30 am since 9:30 am; in flip top across from cook line. Food item over stacked and not submerged In Unit. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within four hours. Placed under cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23796740

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23796742

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Sink and surface for spray bottles Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 23796750

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Arrived on site during inspection Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23796739

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Rim of ice machine contains mold and rust Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23796746

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23796741

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on shelf above bane Marie on cook line Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23796748

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor near ice machine Removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 25, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-25-4

Detail 23382227

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, Employee touching face and then proceeding to touch ready to eat foods without washing hands, changing gloves. Advised operator of proper hand washing. Employee washed hands changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 23382225

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. At walk in cooler, tzatziki sauces dated 11/17-11/18. Exceeding 7 days from preparation. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23382230

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, raw shrimp (45F-Cold Holding); Cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F); tzatziki sauce (47F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (49F - Cold Holding); spinach and feta pastry (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken kabobs (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); au jus (48F); tomato soup (48F - Cold Holding); cook lamb shanks (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shepherds pie (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (46F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23382231

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, raw shrimp (45F-Cold Holding); Cooked rice (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (49F); tzatziki sauce (47F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (49F - Cold Holding); spinach and feta pastry (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken kabobs (49F - Cold Holding); raw fish (47F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); au jus (48F); tomato soup (48F - Cold Holding); oozed lamb shanks (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding); shepherds pie (53F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F); sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (46F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 23382229

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line, cooked chicken (55F - Cooling)@9:50 since 9:20;, 52F @11:00; tzatziki sauce (51F - Cooling)@10:14 since 9:00, 49F @11:03;, at the current rate items will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator of proper cooling parameters. Operator moved product to freezer. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23382226

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At cook line, cutting boards visibly soiled with mold like substance. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23382228

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for raw shell eggs, butter chips, held out of temperature for 4 hours. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23382223

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At cook line, employee drinks stored over prep tables. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23382224

Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler and walk in freezer, food stored on floor. Advised operator of proper storage. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 23382222

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At walk in cooler, shelves rust pitted. Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 10, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-33-4

Detail 22966179

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At salad preparation reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-10: Same. Time Extended

Jul 8, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22960562

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw beef not in commercial packaging over zucchini fries and cooked mussels at reach in freezer on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22960557

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: gyro meat (47F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); cooked green beans (46F - Cold Holding); spinach pie (44F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (44F - Cold Holding) Observed food delivery in process of being put into walk in cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed ice bags on tcs products to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22960558

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. No time stamp for gyro meat at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3 hours and 40 minutes. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 22960560

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. grits (123F - Hot Holding); sausage gravy (132F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam table on cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to stove to reheat to 165+F. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 22960559

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Windex spray bottle at host stand with no label. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 22960561

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At salad preparation reach in cooler.

Apr 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 22818119

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken tenders over French fries at reach in freezer on cook line. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 22818121

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed sliced Gyro meat on cook line, no time stamp. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator added time stamp for remaining 3 hours. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 22818122

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ John Laskaris expired 10/18/23

16-37-1

Detail 22818120

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Test strips for quat sanitizer sanitizer bucket. Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 22818118

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Windex spray bottle not labeled at front register area. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 22557103

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shrimp over cooked eggplant reach in freezer on cook line, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22557100

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell egg batter over blueberries reach in cooler on cook line. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22557098

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (52F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned, resting on top of sliced onions on top portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 1 hour. Operator returned to bottom portion of flip top cooler. ; liquid eggs (60F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter at cook line. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out of temperature approximately 1 hour. Operator placed back inside reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 22557099

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker at mop sink with splitter attached.

03D-15-4

Detail 22557101

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked chicken (48F - Cooling) at 9:25 since 9:05 - 49F at 9:55 Observed at pull out reach in on cook line. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

16-37-1

Detail 22557102

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quat sanitizer at triple sink at bar. Not available at time of inspection.

May 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 22026191

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Chicken over raw salmon at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-20-4

Detail 22026192

High Priority - Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (75F - Cold Holding) on counter at cook line. Operator states out of temperature for 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time as public health control. Sent time as public health control to operator. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 22026189

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical Sanitizer in spray bottle stored next to syrup and over diced tomatoes, mushrooms and spinach. Operator stored sanitizer spray bottle properly. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22026190

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee Cell phone and employee beverage over prep surface at cook line. Operator removed employee cell phone and employee beverage. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 21540164

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At small reach in cooler- Raw shell eggs over broccoli - operator removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21540165

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler drawers at cookline- Chicken 45-47F- cold holding, beef 45-47F- cold holding- operator states Food not prepared or portioned today- out of temperature for 10 hours- see Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21540162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler drawers at cookline- Chicken 45-47F- cold holding, beef 45-47F- cold holding- operator states Food not prepared or portioned today- out of temperature for 10 hours- see Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 21540166

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach spray bottle - not labeled- operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21540163

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee on prep table at cookline- operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21540161

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in small reach in cooler not covered- operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 20972481

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline cooler #2, cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 20972484

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line/expo line, butter (79F - Cold Holding). Item held outside of refrigeration. Item returned to refrigeration to chill and cold hold. At cookline cooler #2, cream cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); hummus (51F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (51F - Cold Holding). Items in cooler overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale

53B-14-5

Detail 20972482

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

14-01-5

Detail 20972483

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bin of flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

24-14-4

Detail 20972486

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knife on cookline between coolers. Cook removed Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20972485

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan guards

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

09-01-4

Detail 20431248

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Wrote and approved app. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20431252

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheesecake T 54°F for under 2 hours, operator moved to reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20431250

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 20431251

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20431253

Basic - Food stored on floor. Olives on floor, operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20431249

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site