The Olive Garden

20345 S Dixie Hwy, Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Olive Garden eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Cutler Bay sits at 70, putting The Olive Garden on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (50 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, food was placed in reach in cooler at the front line less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed pasta inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster missing one lid.

33-15-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. During the inspection employee cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster, located at bar.

29-17-4

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink at bar area (Quaternary 400plus ppm). Employee diluted solution with the final reading of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.

22-16-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on drying rack wet nesting. Manager separated, containers to air dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.

23-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near dry storage soiled.

36-34-5

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located at preparation station interior soil.

22-08-4

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee added ice to the rim to rapidly cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used to scoop sugar in the cook line.

14-01-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both Oven located in the preparation area.

22-08-4

Feb 10, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a fork and spoon stored in the hand sink located in the cook line. Manager removed items. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler in the to go station missing ambient thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler in the to go station gasket soiled.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Olive Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden.

How does The Olive Garden compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?

The Olive Garden most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Cutler Bay average of 70.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Olive Garden have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Olive Garden 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 inspected?

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

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