The Olive Garden 1027
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at The Olive Garden 1027, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which The Olive Garden 1027's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed on front kitchen line reaching cooler spinach and artichoke dip (48F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been on the top part of reach in cooler for approximately three hours. Person in charge placed ice underneath and on top of dip. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access.observed next to handwashing sink no back flow device on threaded faucet.
29-38-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor areas covered with standing water in back kitchen area by soup station and dishwasher area. Person in charge mopped areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line reach in cooler and reach in freezer mold like substance on gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.observed on reach in coolers and microwave door handles soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned . **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
64
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area.Person in charge filled towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in back kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor areas covered with standing water in back kitchen area by soup station and dishwasher area. Person in charge mopped areas. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Sep 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale and food debris on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Floor areas covered with standing water in back kitchen area by soup station and dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open on west side of building. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on front cooks line. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Reach in cooler on front cooks line Pasta Cooked (54F - Cooling) Person in charge stated it was placed in the Reach in cooler on 1/28/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pasta.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Reach in cooler on front cooks line Pasta Cooked (54F - Cooling) Person in charge stated it was placed in the Reach in cooler on 1/28/24. Educated Person in charge on Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pasta.
01B-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 - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in main kitchen area,dry storage,dishwasher area and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on West side of building. Person in charge cleaned pad. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Observed very slow draining water in mop sink outside on West side of building.
29-20-5
58
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee in dishwasher area went from soiled dishes ,changed gloves no Handwashing, put on clean gloves and went to put away clean dishes. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use Person in charge had employee removed soiled gloves, wash hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water on cooks line and dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on cooks line above Grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees preparing food with jewelry and watches. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
74
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Spinach Dip (61F - Cold Holding); Cream sauce (54F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on cold holding. Person in charge stated that the product was out for approximately 3 hours. Person in charge put all product in Reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with watches and jewelry preparing and serving food. Educated Person in charge on jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing food. Educated Person in charge on hair restraint. Person in charge had employee put on beard guard and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in main kitchen area,dry storage and dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olive Garden 1027 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden 1027 on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden 1027?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden 1027.
How does The Olive Garden 1027 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
The Olive Garden 1027 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 82.
Has The Olive Garden 1027's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Olive Garden 1027 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Olive Garden 1027 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 The Olive Garden 1027 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden 1027 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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