The Olive Garden 1748
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at The Olive Garden 1748, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Cape Coral restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The GM stated new vents are on order and will be replacing stained vents. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier gasket torn. The GM stated new gaskets are on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
90
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (141F - Cooking). The cook discarded the breaded fried chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
03C-44-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. The staff placed all hood filters in above cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from in between equipment in dishwashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
78
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching face while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper handwashing and not to touch skin or cloths while engaging in food preparation.
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler in preparation area. The manager moved the cut tomatoes to the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
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. Observed reach-in cooler in preparation area ambient temperature 46F.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from handwashing sink on cook line. The manager placed a service call in for water draining on floor. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
61
Nov 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-104 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. The manager turned on hot water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. The cell phone was removed from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The manager had microwave cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in side station. The manager stated she would have walls cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-27-5
64
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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 cook wiping hands on apron and cloths. The Manager educated cook on not touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line. The manager had paper towels replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer quaternary bucket not proper strength. The manager had sanitizer bucket changed to proper strength. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
86
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixture at way station.
27-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer salad station.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olive Garden 1748 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden 1748 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden 1748?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden 1748.
How does The Olive Garden 1748 compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
The Olive Garden 1748 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has The Olive Garden 1748's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Olive Garden 1748 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Olive Garden 1748 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 1748 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden 1748 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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