Olive Garden

3390 Camp Creek Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30344
Italian
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Olive Garden has been inspected five times since 2024. Olive Garden was last inspected on Apr 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“In-use utensils” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 90, putting Olive Garden squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 23, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to use an approved method of cooling TCS food items. Observed container of chicken Parmesan sitting on counter at 100F. (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf PIC discarded food item.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to store in-use utensils on a clean portion of the table or cooking equipment. Observed an in-use spatula on dirty portion of cooking equipment. (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); PIC removed utensils and put it to wash.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
90
Sep 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a won out cutting board in the kitchen. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to replace. PIC discard cutting board.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed ice block on boxes of food in walk-in cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC instructed to move boxes away from direct contact.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC instructed to fix within 3 days.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
82
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Observed black mold substance in a bar soda gun. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC washed and sanitized soda gun.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. PIC advised to re-sanitize utensils.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
86
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed lip stick stain and residues on clean drinking glass cups in bar area. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces & Utensils: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC rewashed drinking cups.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin in kitchen area open and unattended, and subject to contamination. 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. PIC covered ice bins.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees not wearing a hair net/beard guard. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.PIC provided hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in bar area wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be maintained dry; and used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solution...
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
78
Jun 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed facility not able to provide temperature measuring device for heat dish machine. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. PIC will obtain measuring device. EHS tested equipment with heat strip.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in water that was not flowing and at a temperature less than 135F. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). PIC removed utensils.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single service items stored on top shelf of outside storage area where the sides of building are open. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination PIC will relocate or find a different manner to store them so that they are protected.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up under oven on cook line by hand sink. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olive Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olive Garden?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden.

How does Olive Garden compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

Olive Garden most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Atlanta average of 90.

Has Olive Garden's inspection record improved over time?

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

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