The Olive Garden #1082
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
78
Score
Going back to 2022, The Olive Garden #1082 has eight inspections in the public record. On Dec 4, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Orlando restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed beige cutting boards soiled stored on appetizers counter for reach in cooler, Manager replaced at time inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile incorrect size directly above ice machines.( prep kitchen)
36-36-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed specification label has tear can not read the label attached to dish machine.
16-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior microwave oven has food splashed on the top panel located on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
78
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of marinated chicken breast 46°f, raw beef 49°f, salmon 46°f steak 48°f stored inside reach in cooler drawers less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill all products, placed inside walk in cooler. Rechecked temperatures 12:40pm steak 42°f, raw beef 41°f salmon 41°f stored inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves Observed employee wearing nail polish while food handling in the server area placing salad in bowls. Spoke to Manager concerning the issue.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried chicken on the slicer located on the main cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in cooler drawers on the cook line, must not use until cooler is repaired, Manager notify refrigeration company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed large ice build up on the walk in freezer door at the bottom.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed old food debris spilled in the container used for plastic containers for to go orders.
25-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath the hand wash sink located by dry storage room.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth bucket stored on the floor in the bar area, Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed standing water on floor tile cook line
36-73-4
52
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitize bucket stored next to ketchup on the storage shelve on the expo line. Manager removed sanitizer bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer located near 3 compartment sink has dried tomatoes left on the surface. Employee cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in the chemical room has blue content. Manager provided label for the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic pans stacked on storage shelves in the back prep kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed fork and old debris on the floor underneath shelves located in the room where linens are stored. Manager ask employee to clean at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy of last inspection available,Spoke to Manager at time of inspection.
51-18-6
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck on plates stored on the cook line and in the salad plate holder.
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom has old food debris spilled on the bottom of reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
55
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 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. Employee touching mouth with their hands and then touched a take out container lid si bake service and did not wash hands.
12A-10-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook used cell phone in kitchen then stored it on a shelf next to plates then picked up cooked pasta from steam table with same gloves hand. Cook did not change gloves or clean hands
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than four hours. Operator discarded cut lettuce (45-47F - Cold Holding) shred mozzarella (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator less than four hours. Operator moved to quick chill mac and cheese (51F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 41°f ; artichoke dip (53F - Cold Holding) 2nd temp 41°f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the kitchen and prep area **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Bracket while cooking
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in frontof ice machine
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment on back side of kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of calamari flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit for pasta **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unit under flat grill heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe from ice machine draining on the floor
29-08-4
39
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade has old food debris on the surface. Observed white cutting board has red stains on the surface. (Bar area) Observed the chill tanks interior and exterior has build up of mold like growth on the surface, recommend to clean immediately. Observed mold like growth around the top panel of the salad reach in cooler.(server)
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked plastic containers on the edge stacked on the storage shelve in the back prep kitchen.
14-16-4
Intermediate - Approved variance not maintained at the food establishment. Spoke to Karen Manager at time of inspection has no copy of the HACCP plan only has copy of daily Production Assignment Sheet from 7/18/2023 this is overview, Director of operations faxed copy of Cook -chilled soups and sauces HACCP Plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-56-1
Intermediate - Employee with long fingernails working with exposed food, single-service items or clean equipment and utensils. Observed two servers placing bread sticks in the oven working with exposed food not wearing gloves observed both servers with long finger nails.
13-05-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed large amount trash and debris underneath the pasta cooker on the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed terrible ice buildup on the top condenser of the reach in freezer used green beans.
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed two lights out underneath the fire suppression system located in the Back prep kitchen)
36-62-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old cheese stuck on the plates and casserole stored on the cook line.
16-48-4
55
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reach in cooler strawberry lemonade spilled on the bottom.(bar area)
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the salad reach in cooler located (salad pantry) Observed mold like growth side panel of ice bin (bar area)
22-20-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed dirty knives stored in silverware tray located on the server alley. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stacked wet on the storage shelve in the prep kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed terrible grease accumulation on the top panel of the grease bid. Employee cleaned at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed flat grill has terrible grease accumulation on the surface (cook line)
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fire suppression hood filter has grease accumulation on the filters directly above flat grill.( cook line)
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on the plastic containers located in the back kitchen.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris spilled on the bottom of reach in freezer spices.( back prep kitchen)
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olive Garden #1082 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden #1082 on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden #1082?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden #1082.
How does The Olive Garden #1082 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Olive Garden #1082 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Olive Garden #1082's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Olive Garden #1082 have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Olive Garden #1082 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 #1082 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden #1082 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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