The Olive Garden 1114
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
67
Score
The Olive Garden 1114 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Sarasota restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed hot holding lasagna 130F, cook discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed tea bags in wait station hand sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.Observed on quaternary test kit.
16-36-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
67
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth quaternary sanitizer solution at 500ppm on the cook line. The operator diluted the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bother hand sink on the cook line blocked by a dish cart. The operator moved the cart allowing access to the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored near canned tomatoes in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in the handwashing sink near the ice machines. The operator removed the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut off at the handwashing sink on the cook line.
27-16-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor near the handwashing sink on the cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles used for breading stored touching the food product. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
74
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the quaternary sanitizer solution in the three compartment sink behind the bar at 500ppm. The operator replaced the solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed shrimp (135F - Cooking) plated for service. The shrimp was re-fired to a temperature of (150F - Cooking). **Corrected On-Site**
03C-75-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaged in food preparation on the cook line wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the tong handles used for block parmesan cheese touching the cheese. The operator properly stored the tong handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on the floor from a disconnected pipe at the handwashing sink on the cook line. The operator reconnected the pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
64
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee fill a sanitizer bucket in the hand sink in the prep area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels provided at handwash sink at the wait station. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Coffee spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up. The operator placed the spoons in the dish area for washing. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches and bracelets.
13-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the soda machine at the wait station.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed the scoop handle used for shredded cheese not stored above the food. The operator replaced the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
58
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Mar 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lemons in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses near hand sink at the wait station. Operator placed the wiping cloth in the sanitizer solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for sugar on the cook line. Operator removed the plastic ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed missing sailing vent in storage area near employee restroom.
36-51-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed the ice scoop and placed in the dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at the mop sink.
29-11-4
61
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Observed cooked and plated shrimp ready for service at 142F. Operator recooked the shrimp to 162F. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-75-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. Observed sliced tomatoes at 2:15PM at a temperature of 45F held at time/temperature control exceeding the 4-hour period from 9AM to 1PM. Operator discarded 2 pounds of tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-04-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle of chemical cleaner stored on the handwashing sink behind the bar. Operator properly stored the chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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 black mold like substance on plastic tubing in the interior of the ice machine closest to the back door.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in the to go order prep area. Operator had the employee move to a non-restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored and not segregated in the reach in freezer in the prep area. Observed employee food stored and not segregated in the reach in cooler behind the bar. Operator removed the employee food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop handle not stored above spicy breading in the prep area. Operator properly stored the scoop with the handle above the food product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area surrounding soda nozzles in the wait station soiled with green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from a disconnected pipe at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Operator reconnected the pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
43
Jul 8, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at cookline. Educated to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at bar. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed soda gun at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olive Garden 1114 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden 1114 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden 1114?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden 1114.
How does The Olive Garden 1114 compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
The Olive Garden 1114 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has The Olive Garden 1114's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Olive Garden 1114 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Olive Garden 1114 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 1114 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden 1114 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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