The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 has 25 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment”, which has been cited seven times.
Restaurants in Dorchester average 86, so The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
25
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Cleaning frequency and restrictions (c)
Inspector notes: Noted floor drain with heavy debris under the steam table on the cookline.Clean Clean the drain next to the pasta machine. Clean under the menu holder at the exit door from the kitchen to the dining room.
590.006/6-501.12-C
95
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed Carbonara in cold unit stored closed to the pasta steamer cooker.tempetrure 48 to 50F- stored from 1 1/2 hours. recomended store away from hot stamer PIC remove to coldest side of the unit.( corrected on site) train staff on monitoring temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P
Mechanical warewashing equipment wash solution temperature (pf)
Inspector notes: High temp dishmachine recording 135F with irreversible thermomter.gauge from dish machine observed not operating properly. PIC to call for repair.
590.004/4-501.110-PF
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: Bar observed without employee must wash hand signage/provide employee must wash hands signage
590.006/6-301.14-C
Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: kitchen/clean floor area under around and behind all shelving in between the frylator to remove grease build up reach in units to remove debris kitchen/clean walls to remove dust and debris Frylater observed with grease build up/clean to remove grease build up. Storage room clean floor area under all shelving Observed excessibe water moisture in walk-in fridge/ service repair was on site during the inspection( all Food Temperature were 41F ) Strong odor coming from the floor drain near the dishmachine/ clean 6 tier sheving under the bread station observed with heavy debris/ clean and sanitizing
590.004/4-202.16-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Mac and cheese observed not thawing properly in prep sink.properly thaw all foods under refrigeration or running potable water/PIC correted on site
590.003/3-501.13-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: observed soiled wiping cloths on the counter atb the bar /properly store all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution at the required 200ppm
590.004/4-901.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeeze bottles observed without labels on cook line. Provide labels when removed from original containers
590.003/3-302.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employee without beard covering / provide proper beard covering for all food prep workers
590.002/2-402.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior of double door fridge observed soiled interior of Microwave observed with debris accumulation and in need of deliming
590.004/4-601.11-C
55
Jun 6, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted high temp dish machine recording 212F with irreversible thermometer. Repair/Service
590.004/4-501.112-PF
90
May 19, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted small black flies in the bar area. Provide detail pest report
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted high temp dish machine recording 152F with irreversible thermometer. Repair/Service
590.004/4-501.112-PF
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted both ice machines has black/pink spots on the ice chute. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Outside trash dumpster side door wide open. Close to prevent rodent entry
590.005/5-501.113-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Noted staff jackets hanging in contact with the single use items in the dry storage. Remove COS by PIC Noted staff back pack in the prep area stored in contact with food. Removed
590.006/6-501.110-C
67
Mar 2, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer to provide accurate final cook temps. Provide at all times
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer for high temp dishmachine. Provide at all times
590.004/4-302.14-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Observe food soils and debri inside of the walk in freezer and refrigerator. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed staff without proper hair restraint. Provide and utilize at all times
590.002/2-402.11-C
74
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Carbonara sauce in the refrigerator on the cook line 58F was stored this morning.Monitor All cold holding has to be 41F or below. Corrected on site by PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no temperature measuring device for the high temp dish machine. Provide
590.004/4-302.13-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person In Charge should have knowledge on the Ilness policy. I reviwed the policy with Ivan and also the procedure for Vomi & Diarhea. Also monitor the date marking for ready to eat foods All foods kept for more than 24 hr has to be date marked. Incident. In addition correct all other violations cited.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Lasgna in the walkin with no date marking. Provide/Retrain staff on Date Marking.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Observed employees prepping food items without any hair restrain. Provide
590.002/2-402.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Refrigerator under the coffee machine not working. Repair
590.004/4-501.11-C
Covering receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Noted trash dumpsters outside the lid was open. All trash receptacles need to be covered when not in use.
590.005/5-501.113-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior and top of the oven behind the monitors on the cook line heavy grease build up. Clean with frequency
590.004/4-601.11-C
52
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (p)
Inspector notes: Mechanical dishmachine -Final rinse registers 140F on the thermometer but 159F on the irreversible thermometer not 160F minimum. Manual sanitizing step- Staff observed putting equipment away without sanitizing at the 3 compartment sink.
590.004/4-501.114-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Chopped salad 46.7F stored in produce unit. Unit temperature 50F. Do not store cold TCS foods in unit unless at or below 41F. Stored one hour prior. Removed to chill to 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Person in charge must monitor employee practices for holding temperatures and sanitizing of equipment. In addition correct violations cited.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Produce refrigerator registers 50F. Cut lettuce tomatoes and other produce already cut / shredded must maintain in the unit at 41F or below. Produce was moved to 1st walkin. Repair unit.
590.004/4-501.11-C
64
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Cooling (p)
Inspector notes: Alfredo sauce 49F to 50F removed from the hot line stored and cooled in the walkin overnight. Discarded by PIC. Ensure procedures are followed for proper cooling of leftovers.
590.003/3-501.14-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce at salad unit 46 /47F. Stored one hour. Remove to chill to 41F. Do not store in unit unless maintaining at or below 41. Milk and cream at alley station 47F. Discarded by manager. Do not store cold TCS foods in unit if unable to maintain at or below 41F.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth quats sanitizer exceeds 500 PPM. Recommendation 200-400PPM. Corrected by PIC.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Manual and mechanical warewashing equipment chemical sanitization-temperature ph concentration and hardness (pf)
Inspector notes: Final rinse registers 182F on the thermometer but 136F on the irreversible thermometr; not 160F minimum. Equipment wet. Repair to ensure final rinse 180F minimum and 160F at the plate.
590.004/4-501.114-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Persons in charge must monitor employee practices for HACCP cook chill procedures cooling holding temperatures and santizing of equipment. In addition correct other violations cited.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Cooling charts not completed for ROP cook /chill nor for leftovers. Retrain staff.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles missing in dry storage. Replace.
590.006/6-501.11-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Interior and exterior of ovens fryers exhaust fan with grease and sois. Grease build up on floors under and around cook line equipment. Mop sink soiled. Floor in the freezer with build up. At the bar floors soiled. Shelving with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board heavily scored at cook line. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers without labels (flour etc.). Provide
590.003/3-302.12-C
Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)
Inspector notes: TCS foods stored in undrained ice at the prep station. Discontinue.
590.003/3-303.12-C
37
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in freezer door does not close with a seal. PIC provided work order for purchased gasket and scheduled for repairs next week. Submit photo of newly installed seal
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
May 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in freezer door does not close with a seal. PIC provided work order for purchased gasket and scheduled for repairs next week. Submit photo of newly installed seal
590.004/4-501.11-C
95
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cut broccolli inside cookline refrigerated reach in unit was 54F. Unit was mistakenly unplugged. PIC voluntarily discarded product out of temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Under booths in dining room with visible dust and soils. Clean to remove. Buildup of food soils under tilt skillet and cookline equipment clean to remove. Back up range and drawer refrigerated units with soils. Clean to remove.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Frozen food (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen juices labeled "frozen" closest to walk in freezer door are partially thawed. Keep frozen.
590.003/3-501.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Walk in freezer door does not close with a seal. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
74
Nov 17, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board scored and stained. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Cookline - heavy carbon build up on ranges. Clean to remove. Clean break room floor of debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess furniture old equipment stored in trash area. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior grease container has a broken lid contributing to grease leakage. Replace.
590.005/5-501.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Remove bowl from ice used to cool pasta. Provide proper handled scoop.
590.003/3-307.11-C
78
Nov 9, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board scored and stained. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Plate holder bottom soiled. Exterior of bulk food bins chopper exterior with brown residue. Clean all to remove. Cookline - heavy carbon build up on ranges wheels around fryer with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove. Clean break room floor of debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess furniture old equipment stored in trash area. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior grease container has a broken lid contributing to grease leakage. Replace.
590.005/5-501.15-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rethermalized ROP bags stored overnight in ice and water bath at end of service. Discontinue. Monitor all cooling of ROP rethermed bags then store in walkin overnight.
590.003/3-501.15-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in santizer. Manager corrected and instructed to store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Remove bowl from ice used to cool pasta. Provide proper handled scoop.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Handle for bar two refrigerator broken. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
67
Nov 2, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Excess furniture old equipment stored in trash area. Remove.
590.005/5-501.115-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: In use soiled knives stored in clean holder. Removed by PIC to clean / sanitize. Plate holder bottom soiled counter top at prep stations soiled exterior of bulk food bins chopper exterior with brown residue lower shelving of prep areas soiled. Clean all to remove. Cookline - heavy carbon build up on ranges salad interior / exterior refrigerator with food debris wheels around fryer with heavy grease build up. Clean to remove. Dishroom - exterior curtains soiled. Clean to remove. Bar - Clean exteriors of wall refrigerator doors of soiled. Clean break room floor of debris.
590.004/4-601.11-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Rethermalized ROP bags stored overnight in ice and water bath at end of service. Discontinue. Monitor all cooling of ROP rethermed bags then store in walkin overnight.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Cutting board scored and stained. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Handle for bar two refrigerator broken. Repair.
590.004/4-501.11-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Knives stored in santizer. Manager corrected and instructed to store properly.
590.003/3-304.12-C
Outside receptacles (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior grease container has a broken lid contributing to grease leakage. Replace.
590.005/5-501.15-C
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No working irreversible thermometer for final rinse at dishmachine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher thermometer registers 180F but irreversible thermometer registers 154F -158F. Equipment not hot to the touch. Repair. Employees set up sanitizing bay to sanitize reusable service ware and equipment.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily scored cutting board. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Dishmachine and area odorous. Clean and disinfect. Check grease trap cleanliness.
590.004/4-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Prep - Exterior of bulk storage bins are soiled. Cookline- sides of fryer
590.004/4-602.13-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Shoes stored in dry storage. Remove and store in locker area.
590.006/6-501.110-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Lasagna tightly covered after prep. Review cooling methods with employees.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Employees without hair restraints. Provide. PIC instructing staff to put on hair restraint.
590.002/2-402.11-C
61
Aug 23, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Mechanical warewashing equipment hot water sanitization temperatures (pf)
Inspector notes: High temperature dishwasher thermometer registers 180F but irreversible thermometer registers 154F -158F. Equipment not hot to the touch. Repair. Employees set up sanitizing bay to sanitize reusable service ware and equipment.
590.004/4-501.112-PF
Temperature measuring devices manual and mechanical warewashing (pf)
Inspector notes: No working irreversible thermometer for final rinse at dishmachine. Provide.
590.004/4-302.13-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavily scored cutting board. Resurface or replace.
590.004/4-501.12-C
(b) cooling methods (c)
Inspector notes: Lasagna tightly covered after prep. Review cooling methods with employees.
590.003/3-501.15-C
Using dressing rooms and lockers (c)
Inspector notes: Shoes stored in dry storage. Remove and store in locker area.
590.006/6-501.110-C
Warewashing equipment cleaning frequency (c)
Inspector notes: Dishmachine and area odorous. Clean and disinfect. Check grease trap cleanliness.
590.004/4-501.14-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Prep -Exterior and interior floor of mop closet soiled. Walls behind food prep 1 & 2 with dark soils and dried food. Mobile cart and adjacent shelving soiled. Produce cutter brackets need cleaning to remove soils. Exterior of bulk storage bins are soiled. Cookline- Interior / exterior of Delfield refrigerator fryers Blodgett oven with soils / grease. Warming shelf piping range tops (sautee) and between cookline equipment with grease / carbon build up. Wall behind beverage station soiled. Bar - Exterior of soda gun sticky floor catch basin soiled. Clean all to remove soils grease.
590.004/4-602.13-C
64
May 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink adjacent to prep area for cookchill process without door. Provide barrier door.
590.003/3-307.11-C
95
Feb 16, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No quats test kit for bar three compartment sink. Provide.
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Several fruit flies at bar. Provide updated IPM pest report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Mop sink adjacent to prep area for cookchill process without door. Provide barrier door.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Clean grates in ceiling above ice machine. Clean air curtain vent above rear door.
590.006/6-501.14-C
74
Dec 6, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings under booth seats in "echo" room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide update IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under booths of visible debri and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead insects under booths in dining room. Establishment was "fogged" for insects on 11.30.22 per IPM report from eco lab on site. Ensure areas are checked for dead insects after treatments and removed with areas cleaned and disinfected.
590.006/6-501.112-C
82
Dec 1, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: What appears to be mice droppings under booth seats in "echo" room. Clean and sanitize all affected areas. Provide update IPM pest control report upon reinspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean under booths of visible debri and soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the warewash area Bar area and inside the womens bathroom is leaking- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: Dead insects under booths in dining room. Establishment was "fogged" for insects on 11.30.22 per IPM report from eco lab on site. Ensure areas are checked for dead insects after treatments and removed with areas cleaned and disinfected.
590.006/6-501.112-C
78
Nov 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: At the time of reinspection I observed the 2 of the handsinks either blocked with dustpan trash barrel and food debris inside sink. The hand sink on the cookline was completely dry. - Staff was advised to wash hands in the sink closest to them. 3rd handsink in warewash area is leaking - Train staff the importance of handwashing especially when handling food
590.002/2-301.12-P
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Ventilation is expired since September 2022- Provide a current hood cleaning and inspection by a licensed hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: 15 Cases of uncooked breadsticks in the dry goods area when on box says KEEP FROZEN. PIC showed me Procedures stating they can leave at room temperature. - Provide the information where it's no danger keep the raw bread product out of freezer and the step by step processes 11/25/22- Raw Steak enclosed inside of ROP type bag being thawed in a soiled prep sink- Discontinue thawing inside of prep sink to properly that slit the bag place on hotel pan and thaw under refrigeration.
590.003/3-501.13-C
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the warewash area Bar area and inside the womens bathroom is leaking- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
74
Nov 18, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Preventing contamination from hands (p)
Inspector notes: I observed staff handling ready to eat food cut fresh strawberries and placing them in a cup without gloves- Discontinue cutting and prepping RTE foods with proper handwashing and glove use. I also observed at the bar where staff was cutting strawberries out of the carton. - Discontinue cutting fruits at the bar and washing the fruit there ; Prepare in prep area. Alot of immature flies in the area.
590.003(C)/3-301.11-P
Food contact with equipment utensils and linens (p)
Inspector notes: Spatula wedge between soiled oven to keep oven door closed ; soiled potato slicer with food particles - Properly clean utensils that contact foods by washing rinsing and sanitizing then air dry.
590.003/3-304.11-P
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Handsink at the warewash area Bar area and inside the womens bathroom is leaking- Repair
590.005/5-205.15-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: 15 Cases of uncooked breadsticks in the dry goods area when on box says KEEP FROZEN. PIC showed me Procedures stating they can leave at room temperature. - Provide the information where it's no danger keep the raw bread product out of freezer and the step by step processes
590.003/3-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood Ventilation is expired since September 2022- Provide a current hood cleaning and inspection by a licensed hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
Equipment and utensils-durability and strength (c)
Inspector notes: Stove on cookline is soiled and broken The top oven door won't close completely and was being held by utensils- Repair
590.004/4-201.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Inside the walk in cooler and freezer there is an excess amout of moisture on the floor- Clean to remove moisture
590.006/6-201.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Both Ice Machines are soiled around the outside and interior perimeter- Clean to remove soils. All equipment on the cookline is heavily soiled with dust food particles and encrusted grease- Clean to remove soils
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths in food prep area and cookline- Store all wiping cloths in sanitizer solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
52
Jul 22, 2022
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Cleaning procedure (p)
Inspector notes: Handsinks were dry and obstructed at the salad station/ cookline no handwashing was performed in those areas and staff is working in the areas- Train staff to wash hands at appropriate handsinks and make it easily accessible to use.
590.002/2-301.12-P
Before use after cleaning (p)
Inspector notes: Knives was stored in prep sink after being sanitized along size thawing calamari.- Remove knives from sink and properly wash rinse and sanitize and air dry before storing - discontinu storing with food after being sanitized.
590.004/4-702.11-P
Sanitizers criteria-chemicals (p)
Inspector notes: At the bar area sanitizer solution was 500PPM- To prevent toxicity make sure you are filling sink and sanitizer for 200PPM. - PIC corrected onsite.
590.007/7-204.11-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink was obstucted with trash barrels at the bar area and at the salad station. - Handwash sinks should be easily accessible at all times- PIC corrected onsite.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Cleaned Sanitized knives inside prep sink along with thawing calamari- Discontinue storing cleaned and sanitized equipment with food to prevent cross contamination.
590.003/3-307.11-C
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Frozen Calamari was being thawed inside of bags under cool water- Remove calamari from bags and thaw under refrigeration of under cool water as long as water is drained and not emerged in the water. Will send the education material via email
590.003/3-501.13-C
Ventilation hood systems filters (c)
Inspector notes: Hood stickers are all expired - June 2022 last inspected in March 2022- Obtain an updated hood cleaning inspection and cleaning by a licensed hood cleaning company
590.004/4-202.18-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674?
Across the inspection record, “good repair and proper adjustment-equipment” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674.
How does The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?
The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.
Has The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant No. 1674 is inspected around seven times per year on average.
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