The Olive Garden #1181
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
33
Score
The Olive Garden #1181 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting The Olive Garden #1181 on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. 1/9/2026 records missing final cooling temperatures for Suppa toscana and pasta Fagioli. 3/4/2026 records missing final cooling temperature for Suppa toscana, chicken and gniocchi. For both above mentioned dates, thermometer calibration, corrective action and manager verification are missing. **Warning**
03G-48-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders stored over French fries in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half milk stored in cooler by kitchen entrance dated 3/14. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Half and half milk stored in cooler by kitchen entrance dated 3/14. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored inside ice bin on bar area **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers and cook chill prep employee wearing bracelets and watches **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in back area prepping food. Operator had employee wear a beard guard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line , work order in place. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above grill on cook line **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on door handle of drawer box. Tongs stored hanging on grill handle on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching food in shrimp calamari powder. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat washed and cut tomatoes and over cooked ready to eat prepped sauces in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic salt by cook chill station not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
33
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tile by dish area and walk in freezer . Per manager work order in place **Corrective Action Taken**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up
23-03-4
86
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over Cases of cups in storage shed
41-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood vents on cook line -On top of oven -under both Microwave on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to-go containers on floor in outside storage shed
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Food over crayons and power towels **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Phone and keys on prep area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
67
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles with food debris **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in cook line and catering area **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up in hood trays.
23-03-4
82
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Dishmachine conveyor belt not working properly. Trays get stock in the middle of machine, conveyor won't moved items all the way thru.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee setting the line up with no beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Case of potatoes on the walk in freezer floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Standing water on walk in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
82
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Ziti, spaghetti and tortellini kept on cooling drawers on cook-line for 4 hrs with temperatures raging from 59F to 63F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pastas kept on cooling drawers on cook line for 4 hrs . Tortellini 63F, ziti 67F, spaghetti 59F. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Employees preparing food while wearing bracelets, watch and ring. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
70
Jul 13, 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.Spinach dip kept in make table across from oven in cook line for less than 4 hrs with temperature of 50F. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Server preparing a bread basket while wearing a ring and a bracelet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee preparing food with no beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.Reach in cooler in we're salad plates are kept have mold like substance. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olive Garden #1181 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden #1181 on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden #1181?
Across the inspection record, “employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden #1181.
How does The Olive Garden #1181 compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
The Olive Garden #1181 most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has The Olive Garden #1181's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Olive Garden #1181 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Olive Garden #1181 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Olive Garden #1181 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden #1181 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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