The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 3363 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3363 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
License #: 5201188
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Ice in dining room ice station, Kale, and Pasta in cook area stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored Chicken Meatballs not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Trash can in employee restroom overflowing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles in bar area **Corrected On-Site**
08/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice stored in holding bin not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
1/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Croutons stored uncovered in drink area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Servers/wait staff with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese, and Ziti Toppings 51° in water, not on ice.
  • High Priority - Sanitize buckets improperly stored on floor.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in employee restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
8/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. Cheese in wait staff area.
  • Basic - Soiled App reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese in cook area, lemons, and cheese in bar area not properly protected from contamination.
2/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Employee only washed hands for 5 seconds.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Beamel sauce not dated in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitize bucket at 200ppm in bar area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
9/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wetnesting. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dishwasher between handling dirty then clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Over napkins. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta inside reach in drawer holding at 45 -48 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach -in drawer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed unclean utensils sitting on ice bin . Corrected On Site.
12/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed plastic bag used as a food-contact surface inside the breading bin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed plastic bag used as a food-contact surface.Inside the flour bin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered sliced peaches and lemons @ waiting station . Corrected On Site.
6/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not clearly identified .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Onions , tomatoe & olives not covered .
  • Critical. Observed food employee touching ice during scooping process .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom not kept clean .
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Garbage bags blocking back exit door . Corrected On Site.
10/18/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pasta & other item(s) inside the walk in dated by week day dots lacking specificity .
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Ice cream freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Changed gloves w/o washing hands . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Plates on serving line .
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces /food pltes with food residues on them . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Waiter's station .
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Prep table in soup prep area .
4/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta inside reach in cooler on cookline at 45 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered salad dressings at waiter's station .
  • Critical. Observed employee change gloves w/out washing hands .
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cookline at the grills .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces - namely food plates & salad plates have old food residues on them .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on storage shelf .
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/4/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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