The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

8306 Citrus Park Dr, Tampa, FL 33625

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 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 two violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Tampa restaurant scores 79. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink at bar above 200-400ppm tested at 500ppm employee added water retested to 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water at front bar. Operator advised they have contacted maintenance to locate source of leak.

36-22-4

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers stored on shelf in dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Stored in mop sink. Employee inverted mop. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer tested at 100ppm . Employee discarded, replaced, and tested at 200ppm . **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk salt no label on salt on shelf above prep table on cook line. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing techniques with operator.

12A-17-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawer cooler at salad station - Cold Holding: cut lettuce 46 F, sliced tomato 45 F. Operator moved to walk-in freezer, re temp: cut lettuce 38 F, sliced tomato 39 F. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handled soiled food containers, then handled clean food containers at dish machine with the same gloves. Discussed proper gloves changing and handwashing procedures with operator.

12A-09-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee at pantry in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator moved containers with old labels to re-wash. **Corrective Action Taken**

16-46-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizing solution test 100ppm at bar. Operator remade solution, test 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Aug 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

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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 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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 two 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.

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