The Olive Garden 1081

22161 Powerline Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Olive Garden 1081 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “utensils in poor condition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so The Olive Garden 1081 is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-57-6
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Clean tongs stored above triple sink heavily melted. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-12-4
82
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 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. See stop sale. Spicy Meat sauce 47F @ 2:52, chef states cooling overnight. Sauce hot held on cook line, removed at end of the night and placed in walk in cooler.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator not able to provide inspector with a HACCP plan. Operator provided proof of HACCP plan on computer at end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-48-2
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Spicy meat sauce.
01B-02-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition, rubber spatulas burnt and chipped in dish area. Operator discarded rubber spatulas. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance, walk in cooler out side doors and walls. Mold like substance on food storage containers.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair, heat lamp on cook line rusty.
14-11-5
55
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Olive Garden 1081 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden 1081 on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden 1081?

Across the inspection record, “utensils in poor condition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden 1081.

How does The Olive Garden 1081 compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

The Olive Garden 1081 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has The Olive Garden 1081's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Olive Garden 1081 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Olive Garden 1081 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 The Olive Garden 1081 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden 1081 is inspected around three times per year on average.