The Olive Garden

6700 Hwy 19, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, The Olive Garden has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The Olive Garden's latest score is in line with the Pinellas Park average of 82. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee personal items jello cup stored in an app freezer touching donuts. 2 ounces.

01B-13-4

Basic - Employee personal items jello cup stored in a app freezer touching donuts.

40-06-5

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line

36-22-4

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler at cook line Salmon 46 degrees cold holding inside Manager put inside walk in freezer retemp 40 degrees **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles at dish pit and chemical storage area.

36-17-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. During inspection observed sausages links I. Walk in cooler in pan uncovered. Manager discarded

08B-12-5

Basic - Interior of oven acres Core at cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler in wait station a. cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding) Prep table a. cooked pasta (48F - Cold Holding) Operator placed items in ice bath re temp a. Cut lettuce 40f b. Cooked pasta 40f **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on racket attached to grill not protected from contamination. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on reach-in cooler doors located dry-storage room soiled with black substance.

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut limes, lemons, oranges and cherries at bar not covered. Operator covered items.

08B-12-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates on cook line not protected. Tomato sauce spilled on plates.

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on shelves and floor.

14-69-4

Mar 28, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink, ice in sink. Servers re-educated by manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener,

22-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 cooks **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under dish machine.

36-24-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On front of tilt kettle by floor. Tongs moved. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1 microwave on cook line.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in freezer gasket.

23-03-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Asparagus unwashed above washed grapes.

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. On 1 employee. **Corrected On-Site**

13-04-4

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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 Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Olive Garden?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Olive Garden.

How does The Olive Garden compare to other restaurants in Pinellas Park?

The Olive Garden most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pinellas Park average of 82.

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 seven 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 three times per year on average.

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