The Olive Garden, 7300 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7300 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32818
License #: 5805655
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build up of debris in bar area on the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Prepared salads reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar or powdered food on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
10/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance over the dish area
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in ice or ice water between uses. Scoop sitting ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Side salad area. (Per manager the cooler is being replaced)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Waite area **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Baking have accumulation of black debris.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelf at the coffee station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee purse in the Waite area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline cooler
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at the Waite station / cooler at the cook line.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic salt container **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed mushrooms 45°/steak 45°/mozzarella squares 45° at the cook line cooler. Moved to the freezer, rechecked at 36°/34°/33°. Pasta 45° in the walk in cooler, mode to the freezer, rechecked at 33-34° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked the tomato that fell on the ground continued to use the same glove without removing it. Tomato was discarded immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Spray bottle of degreaser on the prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Inside the salad cooler / plate cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. White sauce base / flour containers
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. Throughout.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator. (Dessert cooler.)
  • Basic - Interior of warmers has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Frontline cooking area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Waite area.
  • 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. Whip creams / milk at bar area and walk in cooler.
  • Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hand sink at the prep area / walk in cooler area.
6/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine curtain at the front of the equipment soiled.
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse at the waite are on food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Clean plates at the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Stacking rack before the convection ovens.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Convection ovens/ baking trays/Crestor equipment.
1/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Garlic seasoning container. Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee purse in the waite area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food left hanging in the dust pan at the tea area.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the crescor at the cookline.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug zapper over the food next to the dessert cooler.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Prep sink at the rear cooking area.
  • Observed moldy ceiling air conditioning vent cover at the tea area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers on the rack above the prep sink.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. All the food left uncovered in the small freezer at the pizza oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic seasoning container/pepper container . Corrected On Site.
9/11/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom in rear of kitchen .
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed several dishes with prepared garden salads stored next to the handsink and hand towel dispenser Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Salad station. Manager informed one hot water heater not operating. Parts on order.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee back pak at the waite area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Side of reach in freezer in the rear. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. Cook on the line not removing soiled gloves and washing hands. Observed several minutes cook on the line. Hands not washed between tasks.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at the salad station handling the food in his watch. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler vents [inside the top section] soiled with accumulation of food residue. Salad cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Water dripping from the compressor onto the clean plates in the plate cooler at the salad station.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Using hand towels to wrap basil/rosemary at the prep cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind the reach in freezer .
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook on the line double gloving.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook on the line for several minutes cooking handled raw seafood, [using tongs], raw poultry, then used the same gloved hand to dip into the cooked pasta.
6/27/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Flour container at the walk in cooler.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee purse/back pak in the waite staff area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on nonfood-contact surface. Storage shelves with plates before the stove.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, in nonfood-contact surface. Inside the plate cooler at the salad station.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. All the storage shelves at the bar area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener and the holder- soup cookline.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on dicer on the wall at the 3-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the bread warmer at the salad station.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the crescor warmer at the pasta cooking area.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Spray solution marked titan on the shelf in next to the dessert cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Aprons, hair restraint stored on the bag-in-a-box in the dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board at the salad station.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee handling onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Salt in the boiler room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bowls at the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Ladels going into the sauces at the cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic containers at the waite area.
8/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. Need a splash guard between the ice cream cooler, salad station at the waite area.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cooks on the cookline wearing jewelry while cooking. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. Observed a bucket hanging with water at the dishwashing area, ask manager what the purpose was for the bucket was informed it was for the employee washing dishes to dip hands into the bucket before handling clean dishes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. Inside the plate warmer at the waite area.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the bread warmer at the waite area.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of pizza oven.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Dishwashing machine trays. Corrected On Site.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. [Can of black beans on the rack behind the prep table at the cookline area].
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. [Non-handle container scooping the bread crumb]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. [Employee slicing the lemons, employee working with the chicken ].
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. [Cook drinking from an open bottle].
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. [Observed employee walking from the three compartment sink area to the prep area, while walking placed her bare hand in the pan of black olives, placed the olive[s] in her mouth.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. [Broken coffee holder at the waite area]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at the waite area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Detail cleaning on the convection oven].
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Detail cleaning on the bread rack].
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Inside the crescor warmer at the cookline ].
  • Observed build-up of black substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. [The exteior of the double door stainless reach in freezer ].
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. [Plate racks at the dishwashing area].
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. [Clean utensils on the rack above the three compartment sink]. Corrected On Site.
  • Floor drain underneath the three compartment sink not maintained.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available. [Expire 6/17/10]. For reporting purposes only.
7/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. [Garlic salt].
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. [Storing the plastic light shield on the top of the flour in the dry storage ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed insect control device installed over food preparation area. [Above the food to-go prep area].
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener and holder. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Inside the double door convection oven].
  • Observed build-up of black substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. [Around the exterior of the walk in freezer ]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. [Inside the hood filter over the convection ovens].
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [Both restrooms in the dinning area].
  • Observed dusty ceiling air conditioning vent covers above the dishwashing area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [Dry storage area].
1/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Pasta 45 degrees, cookline area].
  • Critical. Observed ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest/coolest part of the holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. [Soup/sauce station next to the handsink ]
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. [Employee at the bar]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener and holder.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Inside bread warmer].
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. [Salad coolers].
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. [Dessert cooler].
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, or between equipment/walls. [Soiled knife inside the knife rack].
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. [Employee purse under the prep area, waite area].
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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