Olive Garden 1149
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
50
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Olive Garden 1149, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 29, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Port Richey restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spinach (60F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line. See stop sale. spinach (60F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain from sprayer sink in dish machine area less than 1 inch gap to floor drain
29-44-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack. Operator removed to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooked pasta reach in cooler in cook line area area
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior of soda nozzle on front line drink machine Hood suppression spray system soiled with grease build up
23-03-4
50
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched head with glove on the got clean pan, opened drawer and put food into pan, no glove change or hand wash, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty.
12A-10-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, 88 F, water has food particles. Operator changes water, 142F **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In bar Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator removed nozzle. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area, floors in storage room, walls in expo
36-27-5
67
Jul 16, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door left open, does not self close **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain in back prep room, in bar, floors in bar soiled behind equipment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler on galley, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
82
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 drawer cooler on cook line- (47F - Cold Holding); angel hair pasta (50F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (56F - Cold Holding), operator took temperatures at 2:30 and found items at 50F, moved to other cooler. See stop sale In drop in cooler behind sauté station on cook line- creamy mushroom sauce (45F - Cold Holding); pan over filled, operator removed top half, bottom is 41F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door left open, does not self close **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees scooping soup, no restraint. Discussed proper hair restraints with manager on duty **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 3 drawer cooler on cook line not working, operator has unplugged **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain in back prep room, in bar, floors in bar soiled behind equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler on galley, operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
61
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dishwasher cleaned glasses with towel, rinsed gloves in sink then put clean plates away. Discussed with manager on duty and staff **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor at server galley, move to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
82
Jul 18, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler - shell eggs over butter, packaged Alfredo sauce, operator moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook took out trash, put new bag in can, changed gloves with no hand wash, manager asked cook to wash **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Final rinse 157 on thermoworks thermometer and gauge on machine, manager on duty called for repair. Will use 3 compartment sink quaternary ammonium for sanitizing.
22-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Behind and around soda nozzles at wait station soda machine
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch on 1 cook, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic and metal pans in dish room, operator stacked pans to dry **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less then 100 ppm, visibly soiled, corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive Garden 1149 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden 1149 on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olive Garden 1149?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden 1149.
How does Olive Garden 1149 compare to other restaurants in Port Richey?
Olive Garden 1149 most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Richey average of 80.
Has Olive Garden 1149's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olive Garden 1149 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Olive Garden 1149 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Olive Garden 1149 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Garden 1149 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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