The Olive Garden, 10500 Ulmerton Rd Ste 470, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10500 Ulmerton Rd Ste 470, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6210456
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on tray holding syrup bottles on dry storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. (2014 license dispayed)
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Multiple ice buckets not properly air dried, not inverted after use.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (Bar)
  • High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 1940 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr. (2014 license posted)
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. By dumpster.
10/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(multiple units on cooks line)
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( Italian sausage 49°F, in ice bath)item moved to cooling unit)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.(at bar) **Corrected On-Site**
5/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels stuck to clean containers
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside bin of croutons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks , cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta, wait station, 45?. Iced down **Corrected On-Site**
2/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed bag of bread crumbs on floor in dry storage.COS
  • Observed hood filters with spaces between filters, not tight fitting.
  • Observed mold like substance on ice machines in kitchen on the outside edges of bin opening.
  • Critical - Observed residue on drink blender head in bar area.COS
  • Observed slime and mold like substance at soda machine at server area near bar.
  • Critical - Pastas in walk in cooler at 45 degrees. COS. Taken out for prep/ returned.
  • Single service cup holders at server area near bar have no protective caps.
  • observed dirty portion scoop stored with clean utensils in soup heating area.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. hot holding cabinet [soups]
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer Corrected On Site. cleaned during inspection
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. sealed case of croutons Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. victory freezer
  • Critical - Observed one severely dented cans - meatball sauce base Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
2/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged food not properly segregated. 2 severely dented cans Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Deep fat fryer installed without 16-inch separation from open flame. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed 2 severely dented cans. chopped tomatoes Corrected On Site. removed from inventory for return to vendor
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Corrected On Site. in process of putting shipment away
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pouches of ckd pasta 54 Corrected On Site. stop sale - product discarded
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 2 lbs of ckd pasta in pouches meadured at 54 Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk bin of white sauce base ; cook line
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. turned off at spigot under sink due to leak [cook line] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed missing vent cover - employee restroom [men's]
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. chemical closet
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Corrected On Site. delivery rec;d this AM, cleaned during inspection
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. under handsink [cook line]
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. wait station Corrected On Site.
2/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one slightly dented cans. b olives
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. cases of whole raw vegetable on shelf above prepped vegetable [walk in cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash condensation dripping onto frozen drink mix [walk in freezer] Corrected On Site. product moved
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. sealed box of frozen shrimp [walk in freezer] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bags of spices Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cook's line
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. case of paper towels [dry storeroom] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. boxes on handwash sink [wait station] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. employees [men] restroom - missing cover
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food container) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(meatballs at approximately 124 degees f in steamtable on cooks line, heated to 165 degees f) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(in stuffing mix in walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(deli style cooler on cooks line, near pizza oven)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
  • Critical. Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet.(employee ladies restroom )
3/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(pasta in reach in cooler at 57 degrees f) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(salad cooler had come unplugged) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(pizza cooler)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink backflow broken)
10/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/17/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/5/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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