Olive Garden #1051

12870 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907

Italian

Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 11 inspections at Olive Garden #1051 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Olive Garden #1051's latest score of 86 sits above the Fort Myers average of 80. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-18: **Time Extended**

33-12-4

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line drawer cooler salmon (52 F - Cold Holding); beef steak (53 F - Hot Holding). Per operator items had been stocked from the walk in cooler one hour prior. Operator iced down time/temperature controlled for safety foods to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Operator discussed with team member and proper hand washing and glove change was observed. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-09-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles and vents on cooks line.

36-34-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On expo counter next to hand sink.

21-12-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm) operator changed sanitizer buckets to achieve Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Mar 23, 2023

Complaint Full

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cups of lemons, cherries and olives stored in ice. Operator removed and drained and replaced ice. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-31-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water observed at 110 F. Operator dumped water and stored utensil dry. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Ice machine has rust-like substance on upper left side of interior of ice machine

14-34-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware on front counter for waitstaff not inverted. Operator took silverware back to dishwasher to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Mar 15, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Observed employee going from dirty to clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator the importance of hand washing. Observed employee wash hands and change gloves between dirty and clean **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In men or women's restroom that is used by employees. Repeat 2/22;2023 **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Gave operator policy. She made copies and had employees sign that were present. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-03-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in both men and women's restroom. Per operator employees use that restroom.

31B-04-4

Sep 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex employee restroom.

32-12-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olive Garden #1051 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden #1051 on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olive Garden #1051?

Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden #1051.

How does Olive Garden #1051 compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Olive Garden #1051 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has Olive Garden #1051's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olive Garden #1051 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Olive Garden #1051 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 Olive Garden #1051 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Garden #1051 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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