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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

May 15, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP/DRAWER COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 38.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: SHRIMP AT 48.9F, CHICKEN AT 50.1F, PASTA AT 46.8F/48.1F/47.3F/46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $80.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 22
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN
code 36
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT ETC)
code 37
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SALAD PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD/DRESSING DEBRIS (IN THE KITCHEN). • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (2) SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVINGS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION ABOVE HOT HOLDING (SOUP) UNIT. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MANITAIN TABLE TOP BEHIND PIZZA OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN LINE UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE SPRAYER IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED SOME GREASE AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER/DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING (2) VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE BAR COUNTER. • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR KITCHEN AND IN THE BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on August 26, 2024: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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