Olive Garden

505 Gateway Drive, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Italian
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Olive Garden stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Jan 5, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Olive Garden's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Jul 5, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
78
Apr 12, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olive Garden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Olive Garden?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden.

How does Olive Garden compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Olive Garden most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Olive Garden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Olive Garden have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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 roughly once per year on average.