The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 5945 20 St, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5945 20 St, Vero Beach, FL 32966
License #: 4105175
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Bar cooler by kitchen door
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 43-46°, raw chicken 44-50°, cooked fettuccine 48-50°. Less than 4 hrs. Recommended rapid chill.
08/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./ small poratble cutting boards prep area. Operator replaced with new board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Produce cooler **Repeat Violation**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad station. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on dish rack
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Saut Drawers not maintaing 41° or below. Power breaker for unit was tripped. Operator reset. Ambient temp 41° after 25 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has moderate accumulation of dust/debris. Produce walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Over flat top grill on cooks line
  • Basic - Moderately Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Salad cooler and Dessert cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of ice machine.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pre cooked pastas56°, partial cooked chicken 50°. Operator and chef state food in cooler between 25 to 45 minutes. Recommended rapid chill. Re checked foods at end of inspection, all tcs foods at or below 45° and dropping in temperature.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Both soda guns at bar
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bechamel sauce in walkin, no date mark when opened **Corrected On-Site**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.- dish area- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust.- ice bath cart next to handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.- on order
5/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.-flour- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.-reachin cooler gaskets
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.- sanitizer cloth in sink
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
4/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.-putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with moderate slimy/mold-like build-up.-reachin cooler at salad station- Corrected On Site.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. observed food next to handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./8 cans
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method./pasta tightly wrapped before cooled to desired temperatures Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food./waitress salads,soups,ect
  • Critical. Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint/waitresses
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./employee handsink prep area,cooks line,dishmachine area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths Corrected On Site.
11/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed reach in cooler door part on order
  • Observed residue build-up on sides of reach in cooler salad aa Corrected On Site.
  • Observed condensation dripoing from reach in above drink station
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees/bar sink
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed./wiping cloths and bar 3 compartment sink Corrected On Site.
9/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans/2 /1mushroom pieces 1 tomatoe sauce
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./flour Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./salad reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed portable cutting boards heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.(cooks line)
  • Observed residue/wine build-up on stored shelf
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./handwash sink by the pasta prep area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./bar area Corrected On Site.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./portable /switched out Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed heavy soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed broken glass in the beer glass cooler bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink./80 degrees f in restrooms
8/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/6/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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