The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 300 W 436, Altamonte Springs, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 300 W 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
License #: 6904629
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Multiple reach in coolers
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed mushrooms 49F, salmon 50F, cheese 50F. Corrective action: all TCS foods removed from the reach in cooler at bar end of cook line and moved to walk-in cooler for temperature recovery.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Reach in cooler at bar end if the cook line maintaining at 50F.
10/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food residue on nonfood-contact surface. Bottoms of soup warming cabinets.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Exterior of lid on wheeled ice bath cooler.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Salad cooler in wait station.
  • High Priority - Cooked vegetables hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Caramelized garlic held off temperature control, 91 F;
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. spray cleanser stored on dish machine by single use gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue in the interior of the ice machine.
5/23/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on reach in freezer at cook line and warming box in back prep area poor repair
  • Basic - Rack at beverage dispenser with rust that has pitted the surface. Wait station inside kitchen.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. Meat sauce, 3 cans. corrective action taken: manager segregated cans for return to vendor.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with single-service items. spray cleanser stored over cook chill bags. Dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Prep sink hose sprayer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on hot holding units in poor repair.
  • High Priority - dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter, 46 F; half n half, 46 F; corrective action taken: product taken to walk in unit to chill.
  • High Priority - Spray hose at prep sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of residue inside the ice bin.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler and AC vent covers in warewashing area have accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Dish washer washed hands with gloves on.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. spray cleanser stored on dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up dust on nonfood-contact surface. Shelvingnover cookline.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Salad table.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Wait staff- bracelets/watches. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Warewashing area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1/2 n 1/2, 53F; butter pats, 47F; wait station cooler. less than 2 hours. Corrective action taken: product removed to another unit to chill.
  • Observed salad cooler gaskets with soil/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed wiping cloth sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine tested over 200ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wiping cloths in bucket piled higher than level of sanitizing solution. Corrected On Site.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Splash guard on warewashing handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms. Watches. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket filled at handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Salad cooler.
  • Observed reach-in coooler gasket with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Observed tan portable cutting boards stained.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Quaternary Sanitizer packets stored on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in prep area- behind sink.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice build up on walk-in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed ligght buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed purse stored by containers and straws- bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Canned goods rack.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Vanilla sugar. Corrected On Site.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Salt pellets.
  • Observed grout soiled with accumulated black debris by handsink in warewashing area and wait station dumpsink.
  • Observed leaking pipe at handsink near soup station.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken, beef in reach-in drawer temping 47-48F. Less than 2 hours. Product packed with ice to bring down temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in handsink.
11/10/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Vanilla sugar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating cookie in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed light buildup of soil in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed stained cutting board.
  • Observed build-up dust or dirt on box fan.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Near warewashing area.
10/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Ambient cooling, [stuff mushroom] temp at 58 degree, food cover during process Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tong, spatular at cook line
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing rubber bracelet
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wait staff, dishwasher Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Did not wash hands before putting gloves on
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting boards
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. On caulking around hand wash sink at wait station in kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On surface of soda gun at bar
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At wait station has a tray over hand sink
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Got stuff in sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Need a new sign by soup area in kitchen
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Cook line
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At wait station
6/2/2010Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta temp at 47 degree, less than 4 hours Advised
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Wait staff only used hani wipe without washing hands Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles. X2 at bar
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Ice scoop at bar
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. For salad plates
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Inside walk in freezer
12/2/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/10/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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