Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
82
Score
Across the available record, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average for Gainesville sits at 75, putting Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the hi temp dish wash machine surface temperature was at 154°. A tech from Hobart has been contacted. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cut leafy greens in a reach-in cooler on the wait station line, 45°. These were made over 4 hours ago. Moving to a colder cooling unit was considered.
03A-02-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Observed an error message in the hi temp dish wash machine digital display that pertains to the rinse temperature thermometer. Hobart has been contacted. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-38-5
Basic - Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Observed: multiple dishes with food residue after the dish wash machine cycle. The staff was already sending these back to be scraped/soaked prior to the next wash. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-44-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not available for review.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed: as dishes were still damp and coming off the rack, they were nested together wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed: clear water coming from the dish wash machine on the floor to the long grate in front of the dish wash machine.
29-11-4
58
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: pork sausage on the cook line, 131°. ALSO, mushroom sauce on the cook line 127°. This was reheated to 168°. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the hand wash sink closest to the office on the cook line, no hot water available, handle stripped. Temp 81°.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the metal shroud in the ice maker was soiled. This was cleaned by staff. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed the bar floor in the corner is soiled.
36-10-4
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: prep staff touch eye glasses with gloves on, then continue working with bagged food, no glove change. The manager redirected the staff member and then washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: soda nozzle in the wait station with build up on the cone. The manager removed it for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed: the device for taking surface temperatures in the dish wash machine, was not able to verify a high temperature of 160°.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed: the visual gauge for the hi temp dish wash machine only reached 174°. A tech is already outside replacing the second hot water heater. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-54-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed both soda machines having soiled soda heads on the underside.
23-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor on the wait/salad line, with build up around the feet of the equipment.
36-10-4
58
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chicken from the fryer 130. This was placed back in the fryer to finish cooking. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-44-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the soda gun at the bar is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the dish wash machine rinse cycle reads 130F, when surface temperature device reads 171.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on the cook line a scoop handle touching cheese. This was adjusted up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: the bar soda gun drain, drains slow.
29-19-4
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: beef in sauce on the cook line, 121F. This was moved to the flattop to be reheated to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed: grey water running from under the dish wash machine to the floor drain grate. Staff cleared the drain, dish wash machine was run and no further liquid was noted coming from under the dish wash machine. **Corrected On-Site**
28-26-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: the back wall hand wash sink has a soap dispenser on the wall. Cases of potato's are stored under the soap. The potato cases were moved to another area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed the back wall hand wash sink soap dispenser would not produce soap. The container was opened and soap was then available. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: multiple cases stored on the floor in dry storage. The last truck was on Friday.
08B-38-4
55
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 dishwasher load dirty dishes and remove clean dishes without washing hands
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked with boxes stacked over sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket in a manner not able to dry.
42-01-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498.
How does Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 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 Italian Restaurant #4498 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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