Olive Garden 1409
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Olive Garden 1409 has been inspected nine times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
By comparison, the average Pembroke Pines facility scores 79, putting Olive Garden 1409 on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
33-09-4
Basic - Water on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
74
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fish (46F - Cold Holding); Beef (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator items, both items placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer items to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink used as dump sink, evidence by large food particles found inside. Operator wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed 2 wet wiping cloths at prep station not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed cases with unwashed produces stored over garden salad in walk in cooler. Operator relocate garden salads to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
May 8, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Employee's bathroom- bottom frames of door.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table- Serving spoons at water temperature 101-110F) employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pasta cold held in refrigerator drawers at 45F. Per operator, pasta transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside box containing wrap.
25-25-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Observed food containers stock pile before properly air dry at dishwashing station.
24-08-4
78
Aug 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Observed: Open dumpster lid. Priority: Basic
33-16-4
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wiping cloths on prep tables in cook line, employee placed on sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
21-12-4
90
Apr 24, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermo labels or proper hot water proof thermometer available on site.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher employees didn't know how to verified proper hot water temperature sanitizer for dish machine
53B-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Middle of cook line, when open water faucet, drains down the cook line floor
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. 3 employees wearing watch or a bracelet while working on food preparation. After manager instructed, jewelry removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Left side - bottom frame **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Along the cook line
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking stove, utensils in 112F, Employee removed to be clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
61
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta cold held in refrigerator drawers at 44F. Per operator, pasta transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. In male restroom.
32-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water dripping from ceiling to food preparation table and floor surface. No food or utilities stored on food prep table.
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cookline
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing at cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
55
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw beef stored over milk in walk-in cooler. Operator relocate steak. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed scallops and shrimp cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in refrigerator drawers. Per operation, both items placed in refrigerator 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on items for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed meatballs hot held in steam table at 132 degrees Fahrenheit. Potion of meatballs exceed chill rim. Operator added hot water and reheat to 166°F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed spoon stored in handwash sink at prep station. Operator removed spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Observed heavy ice buildup on food items in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed in-use wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
21-12-4
50
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed pasta cold held at 45 degrees Fahrenheit in refrigerator drawers. Per operator, item placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on pasta for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee keys stored with probe thermometer at prep station. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive Garden 1409 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden 1409 on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olive Garden 1409?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden 1409.
How does Olive Garden 1409 compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Olive Garden 1409 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Olive Garden 1409's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olive Garden 1409 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Olive Garden 1409 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Olive Garden 1409 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Garden 1409 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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