The Olive Garden, 12361 Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12361 Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836
License #: 5804701
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 6/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Noted unwashed squash over prepped tomatoes and packaged dairy
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic shaker and bin not labled **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature at 155F
6/11/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Noted pans at end of dish line stacked still wet
  • Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink in kitchen provided with disposable towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Server scooping/portioning food (other than ice and beverages) has no hair restraint. Noted server making salads without hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.noted several wet towels not stored in solution in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution on the floor. Noted solution buckets being prepared on the floor **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice containers on cookline not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Noted 3 dented cans of marinara
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Cook used sani wipes instead of hand washing before putting on new gloves **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. . Milk in bar ice **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Noted shrimp on line 45F removed and replaced with new frozen product **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Towel dispenser by left side cook line not working **Corrected On-Site**
1/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door between uses.
10/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Blue wristband observed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Ceiling tiles not properly fitted - gaps observed - dry storage room
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked up dropped utensil from cookline floor - gloves not removed and hands not washed **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari base 48° (made 6/2/13) WIC (COS 40°). Cookline sauces: Marsala cream 45° (COS 40°) carbonara sauce 51°, spicy butter wine sauce 47° (bottom of sauces 41° but top portions above 45° - recommend more frequent stirring. Carbonara sauce and butter wine sauce discarded.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Four cheese mix 50° at 3:30pm (made 11:15am), chicken mix for calzone 47° at 4pm (made 11:30pm) **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mash 112-134° - steamtable - discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Four cheese mix (improper ambient cooling), chicken mix for calzone 47° at 4pm
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Stored in dishwash area (clean)
6/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Box of food on floor WIF **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Lasagne tray left at room temperature - lasagne at 40? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Plastic handle of salad tongs cracked/ broken **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Salad prep area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour - cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic shrimp sauce 45? - cooled to 41? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Raw beef prepared 11am at 50? at 3pm - transferred to freezer - 44-47? at 3:30 - continue cooling in freezer
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in ceiling. Cheical storage area.
  • Waste line blocked at soda gun holster - water build up in holster - holster located above drink ice.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./ containers wet stacked
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container./scoop in cheese
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface./ fan guards in wic
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine./ top
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ changing gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint./ wearing net to far up on head
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./ back kitchen area
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area./ milk in ice drink ice bin
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./ hat on pole in dry storage Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ nonfat yogurt in bar 46f
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination./ employee drink cups Corrected On Site.
  • 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./ bat area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./garlic salt Corrected On Site.
2/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked meats or poultry not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. MEATBALLS AT 125 Corrected On Site. STIRRED AND CHECKED
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. BOTH EMPLOYEE / PUBLIC RESTROOMS
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. FAN GARDS IWIC Corrected On Site. EMPLOYEE CLEANED DURING INSOECTION
  • 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. SERVERS HANDLING SOILED DISHES THEN HANDLING CLEAN DISHES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. (USING SANI WIPES ALONE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS ) Corrected On Site. ALL WASHING HANDS DURING INSOECTION
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. NOT LONG ENOUGH JUST RINSED. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. SERVERS PORTIONING SOUPS AND MAKING SALADS WITHOUT ANY EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR LOOSE HEAD HAIR.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. SMALL WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. IN DRY STORAGE AREA Corrected On Site. CLEANED
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW CKN STORED OVER OPEN BOX OF RTE COOKED SHORT RIBS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. PLASTIC DRINK CUP DISPENSER AND CONE SHAPE DRINK CUP DISPENSERS MISSING TOP LIDS AT BOTH SERVER STATIONS
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.GARLIC SALT IN THE KITCHEN AND SUGAR AT SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
12/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Foods properly cooled
  • Foods properly cooled
  • Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Wholesome, sound condition
4/6/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Facilities to maintain product temperature
  • Critical. Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Clean clothes, hair restraints
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.By evidence of stickers and glue residue.
  • Observed light food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind the ice machine.
  • Critical. Electrical outlet missing cover plate. For reporting purposes only. At the quemical storage room.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • Critical. Employee hygiene
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated 1. wash 2. rinse 3. sanitize
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
12/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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