The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

8065 Osceola Polk Line Rd, Davenport, FL 33896
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Davenport average 85, so The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 bags of mozzarella sticks Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Hot box in prep area
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer on cookline Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
86
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rack in plate in plate chiller
14-33-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer cookline
23-24-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bump bars Monitors in kitchen
23-03-4
82
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Dishes on dish rack. Operator turned over. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Makeline across from pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Operator had bucket remade. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink in server area soiled.
23-03-4
78
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook on cook line swept up broken plate on cook line then touch bottom of the dust pan then when back to cooking. Operator coached employee to always wash to change gloves and wash hands after changing any task **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener dirty Operator took to dish pit **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Dirty dish on Soup section Operator removed and washed through dish area **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Next to server area Advised operator to always keep on the holster **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm) at bar area Operator went to go dump out and refill new reading at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance on cook line Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Build up on server area soda machine and soda gun at bar Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind pizza oven on cook line need detailed Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At bar soda gun Advised operator to install waste line **Corrective Action Taken**
29-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.

How does The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Davenport?

The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Davenport average of 85.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 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 Italian Restaurant 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 Italian Restaurant inspected?

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