The Olive Garden
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
86
Score
The Olive Garden has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Ceiling vents throughout dust” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The Olive Garden's latest score of 86 sits above the Largo average of 75. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bar soap dispenser not working. Operator changed out bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in water in bucket near rear door. Operator inverted mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Next to fountain soda rack in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweater on drink rack in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.management chained during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelve with clean plates. Employee moved. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
90
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed cup on active prep table. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - ceiling vents throughout dust
36-34-5
90
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella Cheese in ice at cook line at temp of 50F. Pasta 46F inside of pasta cold holding unit at cook line.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler for pasta soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above dish machine soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed water shooting out behind the back of dishwasher.
14-11-5
Basic - Light not functioning. At cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind a server dump sink at front bar.
23-03-4
64
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee wiped hands in clothes then began to handle clean plates without washing hands Discussed proper hand washing procedures with operator during inspection
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -knives holder at prep station has accumulation of food residue **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -plastic containers on shelf in back prep area
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -at cooks line in kitchen Operator move to sanitizer bucket during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -seasoning containers at back prep table Operator labeled during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -portion cup used to scoop seasoning at back prep area Operator moved portion cup during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling above dishwashing machine has accumulation of dust -vents in kitchen area have accumulation of dust
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator displayed during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee at cooks line is wearing watch while prepping food
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in freezer rack next to fryers have accumulation of food residue -monitors above prep table at front counter have accumulation of dust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Olive Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling vents throughout dust” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden.
How does The Olive Garden compare to other restaurants in Largo?
The Olive Garden most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Largo average of 75.
Has The Olive Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Olive Garden have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the 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.
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