The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 2397 Sr 77, Panama City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2397 Sr 77, Panama City, FL 32402
License #: 1304170
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of sausage in walk in freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in ice cream freezer .
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean salad bowls stored on shelf soiled with dust/debris at front salad line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- white sauce flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food on clean plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer- strawberry deserts. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer- peaches **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce at 46°f at front salad preparation line. Food not out for 4 hours. Employee placed more ice in ice bath. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
3/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Hand wash sink soiled with mold-like substance .
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed mushrooms 46° F, stuffed cheese mix 46° F, beef 45° F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. 2nd ice machine **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Knife **Corrected On-Site**
9/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Observed dusty vent on lettuce holder cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Noodles and breads. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers on cookline in kitchen.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
1/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of day bags container. Corrected On Site.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris, dust, or dirt underneath shelving of dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed torn package/bag of breadsticks exposing the contents to contamination. Voluntarily thrown out. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered sausage in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
3/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty napkin bin in front of handsink by northside alley. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, reach in cooler-line cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed debris accumulated on flooring storage area of paper goods, north side station.
  • Critical - Observed employee apply glove over material glove without removing material glove and washing hands before applying gloves. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/3/11.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink behind bar. Observed wash, sanitize, rinse. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed ice and drink splatter with a straw in handsink behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed 1/2 and 1/2 in reach in cooler at waitstation not date marked. Voluntarily thrown out. Repeat Violation, 8/3/11.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
1/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical - Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored. Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
8/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee grab a fork that was not stored inverted with handle up, touching the mouth portion of fork and was heading out to serve customer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ice cream in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons at waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Oranges, limes, cherries at bar. Corrected On Site.
2/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented 5 cans of tomatoes sauce.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Observed salt container not labeled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Observed uncovered bread crumbs in the salad station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.Observed foods inside the handsink on the cook line.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food in the salad station.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.Observed employee switching gloves on the cook line.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets in the waitress station needs cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed all reach-in cooler gaskets on the cook line needs cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the exterior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in the waitress station .
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees 0n the cook line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions on the cook line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in the kitchen next to the salad reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory on the cookline.
  • Observed dusty air conditioning vent covers in the salad station.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Cheese in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
1/25/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Case bread in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Case kale in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Case of croutons in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Scallops in walkin freezer. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. In bar area.
12/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Pepperoni in reachin at the bar. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Kitchen sink has ice in it. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site Repeat Violation
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Kitchen and lobby.
7/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/18/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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