The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2801 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2801 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612
License #: 3906354
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/18/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink cook's line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook's line and salad area hand wash sinks.
  • Basic - Packaged foods not properly protected from cuts when the case-overwrap is opened. Frozen bag of clams **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Italian sausage on cook's line had black hair in it. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
08/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
12/17/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in freezer.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
8/15/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filters not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Bicycle.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  • 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.
3/27/2013Routine - 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**
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walk in freezer.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink - splitter.
11/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • 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
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. stainless polish
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.sugar
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dollies, pallets, racks or skids used to store or transport packaged food not designed to be moved easily to allow for cleaning access. bad racks
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. cookline
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee drinking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. servers dishing soup
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. water softner salt
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter sauce 47 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. fryer oil Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. from loading dirty dishes to unloading clean
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • No metal container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. handsink in dish washing area
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. none on cooks line
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.kitchen
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on rolling racks in WICOOLER.
  • Stainless pans not properly air-dried before stacking.
  • Observed debris on WIFREEZER floor.
  • Properly store personal articles.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on rolling racks in WICOOLER.
  • Pans not properly air-dried before stacking.
  • Shoes improperly stored on shelves in storeroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cleanser spray bottles improperly stored.
  • Critical. Observed improperly labeled spray bottle.
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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