The Olive Garden, 2602 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2602 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3907281
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Back prep area
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
08/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
11/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket on floor
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.in alley
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. By back door
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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. dish washer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
11/14/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. missing end caps in walkin cooler
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.before putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of straws Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed several employee training expired.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
5/31/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - dirty ice cream scoop in clean container holding scoops. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
1/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Water pooling in bar's reach-in cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of sugar and ginger crumbs not stored in covered container. Corrected On Site.
9/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open/missing/broken dumpster lids.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name - sauce in plastic squeeze bottle. Corrected On Site.
3/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Label the bulk-storage bins of bread crumbs with their common names. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue Remove standing water from thr bottom of the server Refrigerator.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Designate the top plate, on the stacks of clean plates, as the cover plate. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. creams
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. whisk used to stir soups stored on green ice bath
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. under soda machine near nozzles
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting -need to air dry better before stacking
4/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site.walkin freezer
  • Critical. Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. water dripping onto foods from ceiling
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. several places on cookline and in food containe s
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. in server area and in kitchen area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tin foil containers
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. on ice machine
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. dripping water from ceiling -not sure from where-dripping on to trays of foods
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. purses storedwith foods in dry storage areas Corrected On Site.
12/15/2009Routine - 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./ opened milk in bar area.
  • 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.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./ between changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area./ bar area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint./ waitress with hair toward face.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris./ bar area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor./outside shed.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable./ wood shelf entering office.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers./ kitchen area.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers./ walkin. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food./ cell phone, keys on bar shelf.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
8/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/15/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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