The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
67
Score
Inspectors have visited The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442 eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Lake City restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Complaint Full
7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
82
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler on cookline gaskets soiled with old food debris. Dust accumulated on cook-line fan. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine plates surrounding nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels, cellophane, and residue on stored pans. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
78
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins wet nesting on upper shelf on prep line. Manager removed for recleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards with deep grooves.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk containers soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Reach-in cooler on cookline gaskets soiled with old food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine plates surrounding nozzles soiled with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on food bins. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked lid on food bin in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded lid and replaced with another. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
67
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in outside back room.
51-11-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( Asparagus) stored over ready-to-eat food ( grapes ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved grapes to top shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves holding Togo boxes at front server alley by the computer.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk containers soiled. Interior reach in cooler holding salad plates. Reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Both buckets at the prep area. Employee made new sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple Wooden pallets in the refuse area, manager stated items are to be picked up by the garbage trucks. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bags stored on the floor in outside storage closet.
08B-74-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the dish machine area, manager stated that new tiles have been ordered. Air vent soiled at the back wait station area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of personal ice cream on middle shelf in walk in freezer above food to be cooked for customers, manager placed item on the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 bulk container lids that are cracked. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. In both sanitizer buckets at the prep area, manager took the utensils to the dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
64
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442 on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442.
How does The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442 compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake City average of 80.
Has The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442 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 #4442 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4442 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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