The Olive Garden #1757

10221 Sw Meeting St, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at The Olive Garden #1757, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so The Olive Garden #1757 is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 12, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Leftover mariana sauce 47F cold holding found in walk in cooler. Staff and Manager determined employee had sitting out for no more than 45 mins. Advised to rapid cool. Mariana sauce 40F cold holding rechecked. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on ware washing rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cooks line. Employee cleaned all three. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light bulbs under hood system. **Repeat Violation**

36-62-4

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese ravioli 45-46f cold holding. Rechecked cheese ravioli 38f cold holding. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic buckets in ware washing area. Manager removed on-site. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of walk in freezer.

36-17-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Manager removed on-site. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - Light not functioning. On cooks line.

36-62-4

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Buckets in ware washing area. Manager unstacked to dry **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.in bar area

29-49-6

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. In mens restroom

12A-08-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 54f cold holding , shredded cheese 54f cold holding Place in cooler less than 30 minutes ago advise rapid chill Reheating took temperature both were 41f and below **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar cooler

29-49-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Olive Garden #1757 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden #1757 on file is from Feb 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden #1757?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden #1757.

How does The Olive Garden #1757 compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

The Olive Garden #1757 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has The Olive Garden #1757's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Olive Garden #1757 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Olive Garden #1757 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 #1757 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden #1757 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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