The Olive Garden, 6700 Hwy 19, Pinellas Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6700 Hwy 19, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
License #: 6209783
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dishmachine
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.under 3 comp sink
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated mold like substance , below,behind prep table
  • Intermediate - Buildup of soiled material in the reach-in freezer crumbs in bottom of victory unit in dry storeroom
07/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta - corrective action - in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar container on cooksline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on salad prep reach in cooler handle.
  • Basic - Plastic container containing a food product not labeled. On cooksline
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sauce prep area.
12/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.( storage shelf)
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.( storage shelf)
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.( countertop)
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturerys instructions.
  • No current insurance inspectorys boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.( expired)
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented cans of sauce Corrected On Site. segregated for return
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
7/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.(employee restroom in kitchen )
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(completlt blocked in bar area)
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(on soda rack in storage room)
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.(not washing hands between glove changes) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.(hand wash sink in kitchen had tongs in it)
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.(beschmel sauce thawed under very hot running water) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
4/19/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed food/ice debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of storeroom reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interiors of bar reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed storeroom walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable in toxic closet floor.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at bar handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.
  • Observed food/ice debris accumulated on walk in cooler floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed grill line floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed grill line wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in base cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in line freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture beneath pasta cooker.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line cover.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed trash debris accumulated on storeroom floor.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between dishmachine equipment.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
  • Critical - Working containers of white sauce base removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at bar handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical - Observed employees bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical - Observed interior of storeroom reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food/ice residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of unused reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in walk in freezer between use.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in preparation area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Replace or repair broken floor tiles on toxic closet floor.
  • Light not functioning in hood system light fixture.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor beneath equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Observed grill line wall soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Critical - Observed interior of broken grill line reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed leaking faucet on canwash faucet located in dumpster enclosure.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line cover.
  • Observed side station cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed soiled carpeting throughout dining room.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
2/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as grill line equipment cover.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed interior of beer reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of drink mixture residue.
  • Critical. Observed interior of sauce reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed leaking faucet on outside canwash plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Observed employee bathroom facility in disrepair.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at bar handsink used by food employees.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Repair broken floor tiles on bar floor.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.[dishwash area]
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.[dishwash area]
  • Critical. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.[bar area/only 50 ppm] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[lowboy ]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[cutting boards]
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.[worn grout ]
2/12/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.{OLD/TORN ALUMINUM FOIL WRAPPED AROUND CHARBROILER}
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.{LOWBOY ,REACHIN 'S,ETC}
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[exhaust fan in boiler room]
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.{WAIT STAFF AREA}
  • Observed personal care item stored with food and equipment . Corrected On Site.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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