The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels are stuck on clean dishes in storage area. Employee removed and washed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink has standing water. Employee removed standing water.
29-20-5
Basic - Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink has a splitter with no backflow protection device.
29-40-4
86
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Trash on ground around dumpster area.
33-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes underneath food preparation table in back kitchen area.
16-46-4
90
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 15 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet fixture at back prep sink
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm refilled to 200ppm quaternary ammonia **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles cook line
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Server line. Began cleaning ice bin **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. High temp dish machine
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Server line. Manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee on prep line. Manager had employee discard. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic purees in liquor closet. Manager brought off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Cardboard dumpster
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Grabber and brush on soda bag in box. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cut celery and lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar
29-17-4
41
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper stuck in drain at hand sink near salad prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink, Sani buckets and dishmachine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near salad prep area. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal food containers near dish machine room **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near walk-in-cooler.
42-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table near walk-in-cooler
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment and shelves in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
58
Jan 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Jan 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in back storage area next to water heater room. Operators contacted pest control and scheduled same day service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading soiled dishes and unloading clean dishes without washing hands in back dish area. **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in back bar area next to ice bin soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels provided in employee men's restroom in back kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon Dioxide tanks not chained up, next to ice machine in back storage are **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed soiled half pan stored with clean drying dishes in back dish area. **Warning**
24-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on back drying rack next to dish machine. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4
47
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of walk in cooler is soiled with black-mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-05: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
95
Sep 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 86F. Manager replaced water at 143F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of walk in cooler is soiled with black-mold like substance.
36-27-5
64
Oct 24, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Sep 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp went directly from walk in cooler and placed into reach in cooler at cookline, items placed in unit at 10:56. Items temped at 1:56, 51F. Operator voluntarily discarded of items. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wet wiping cloth measured at 100ppm. Manager remixed solution and it measured at 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
82
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 Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant.
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 six 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 three times per year on average.
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