Olive Garden Italian Rstrnt, 3440 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Olive Garden Italian Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3440 Sw Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
License #: 1102148
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 6/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Metal pans stacked wet in the dish area) **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in chest freezer. (In ice cream freezer on server line)
  • Basic - Light not functioning. (In walk-in cooler)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (To go cups in dispenser in drink stations not covered) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (0 ppm in bucket next to walk-in cooler. Corrected to 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. (Top interior edge of ice bins in drink stations soiled)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. (No towels at 1 of the 2 hand sinks in bar area) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
6/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. (Metal pans stacked wet)
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. (In walk-in cooler)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. (On server side of line)
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. (Throughout kitchen)
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. (1 can of marinara sauce segregated by manager for credit) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. (Grey areas around soda nozzles) **Repeat Violation**
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of mold-like substance on juice/drink dispensing nozzles/equipment. Bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Front prep area.
7/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Drain cover(s) missing in mop sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic bins in storage area.
  • Light not functioning in walk in cooler.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Plastic bins and lids in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At wait station near drink dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Glass cup used to dispense Ginger Snaps. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Apron on shelf with spices. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On cover slide of wait station ice bin.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Cup dispenser lid missing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Main ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ready to eat food in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
11/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of old soda around soda dispensing nozzles. Server area outside entrance door of kitchen. Corrected On Site. Started cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed handwash aids at a non-handwash sink. Behind bar.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. At mop sink faucet, side of splitter opposite chemical line.
6/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers cracked in freezer,one end cap missing.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands didn't turn off with paper towel. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner chicken.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name salt. Corrected On Site.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wetnesting.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar sink.
  • Critical - Observed buildup on soda dispensing nozzle in side bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Mozzarella, half/half, custard in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw mussels opened from original packaging stored above juice containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Hanging from hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Spray hose at soup area.
6/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area several things in freezer.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled after leaving area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands not 20 seconds. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker improperly installed at hose bibb mopsink Y.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers cracked in walkin freezer and missing in back storage area.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit ice cream freezer and server cooler.Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface top of microwave. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor napkins. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination bags open. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at Y at mopsink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions serverline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris sauce on wall by freezer.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust fan guards in walkin.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits back door blocked by boxes. For reporting purposes only.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit across from fryer. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Server cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin in prep area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris at hsndsink by bar area also wall by 3 baysink.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Sprinkler head spray pattern obstructed. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
10/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/3/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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