The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873

8091 Plaza Del Lago Dr, Estero, FL 33928

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873 has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Estero restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust stains in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-31-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with black substance on the rear prep kitchen area.

36-34-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees working with multiple bracelets.

13-07-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with no beard guard on the cook line.

13-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at the server station soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Aug 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust stains in the interior bin of the ice machine.

22-31-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on trash receptacle in the handicapped ladies stall missing a lid.

32-12-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.

13-03-4

Dec 10, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets on employee handling food. **Repeat Violation**

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets on the cook line. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in side prep station blocked by trash container. Operator removed trash container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water temperature at end of cook line and hand wash sink in back food prep area near walk in cooler reaching 81F (waited 3 minutes).

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873 on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873?

Across the inspection record, “non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873.

How does The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873 compare to other restaurants in Estero?

The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Estero average of 82.

Has The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873 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 Italian Restaurant #1873 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1873 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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