The Olive Garden

8925 Sw 162 Ave, Miami, FL 33196

Italian

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, The Olive Garden has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited four times.

The Olive Garden's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean utensils not properly air dried-wet nesting at dry pans racks located next to dishwasher machine.

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor.

14-69-4

Dec 19, 2025

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located in kitchen area soiled.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood filters soiled.

23-03-4

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted at ice machine. Operator properly placed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at ceiling **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer at ceiling **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers on shelf at three compartment sink. Staff separated containers to properly have them air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed under cooling unit inside walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Apr 11, 2024

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. Stored In ice observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee added more ice to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven across from walk in cooler.

22-08-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at salad area.

14-09-4

Basic - Observed grease on the ground in-front grease receptacle next to dumpster. Manager contacted service provider to pressure watch floor.

33-20-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans with wet nesting at ware washing area. Manager had staff set all pans to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard soiled with accumulated dust at walk-in cooler. Manager had fan guards cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Dec 21, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 400 plus ppm. Employee took solution to dilute. **Corrective Action Taken**

41-27-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust. Observed shelf at cook line soiled with old food debris. Employee began removing debris. **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Aug 3, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris. Located at cook line and ware washing areas. Observed wall soiled at beverage station.

36-34-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine soiled. Observed reach in cooler drawer gasket soiled with food debris. Observed hand sink soiled at beverage station.

23-03-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan cover soiled with accumulated dust.

36-50-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Olive Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Olive Garden on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden.

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

The Olive Garden most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.

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.

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