The Olive Garden

3911 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Olive Garden eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Jan 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Lakeland average 85, so The Olive Garden trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink manager removed utensil from sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in soda dispenser system.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. Observed in rear of oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cook line equipment on left side nearest office.
36-27-5
78
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on soda gun, employee cleaned soda gun.
22-02-4
90
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Aug 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with debris.observed around soda nozzles. Employee cleaned around nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of tea in service station, employee covered tea. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed near upper chute area.
22-20-5
82
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris ice machine/bin. Observed on interior of door flap.
22-20-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machines and in walk in cooler.
36-73-4
90
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jan 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed pan lids in soiled container on dish storage shelf.
24-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed floor drain soiled in bar area.
23-03-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Olive Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden?

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

How does The Olive Garden compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

The Olive Garden most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 85.

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

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

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