The Olive Garden, 3911 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3911 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
License #: 6303146
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Clean and sanitize the baby-changing tables daily.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Provide paper towels, at the hand-washing sinks, on the salad-prep line and behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Provide soap, at the hand-washing sink, behind the bar. **Corrected On-Site**
07/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Clean and sanitize the baby tables, pin the restrooms, daily.
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Invert the bread plates, to protect against potential contamination from foods plated for service.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Replace the missing cover, on the bulk-storage bin of flour, in the dry-storage area.
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Transfer breaking mix, for its open bag, to a clean, covered container.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food crumbs from the inside of the reach-in freezer.
9/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Invert the plates and bowls in the clean-dish caddy.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food debris from the bottom of the salad refrigerator.
6/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Keep bulk-storage bin of flour covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reuse of single-use articles. Do not place block of butter, with an exposed surface, back in the original box; place it in a clean-plastic container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Sweep the floor in the walk-in freezer.
  • 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. Label open carton of milk with the date it is originally opened. **Corrected On-Site**
2/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food residue from the bottom of the freezer, in the waitress area.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Transfer flour from open bag to a clean, covered container.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Replace missing cover on bulk-storage bin of flour. Corrected On Site.
4/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Store the case of plastic plates off the floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Keep bulk-flour bin covered. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-storage bin of flour with its common name.
12/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Sweep up floor under the cookline. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Do not leave w t-wiping cloth lying on the countertop, in the waitress station; store it in a sanitizing bucket between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
12/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in freezer gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed mold like substance on ice chute at soda dispensing system .
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 9/27/10.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./ dented can of olives.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./ utensils in handsink near backdoor.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./ kidney beans / olives.
  • 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./ employee touched hair Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
12/16/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans./ mushroom stems and pieces in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked./ milk in bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
9/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/20/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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