The Olive Garden, 1555 Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1555 Sandlake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809
License #: 5804707
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 4/11/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. / reach in freezer / outside walk in cooler / left side.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up./ reach in freezer outside walk in cooler / left side.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. /chlorine at 0ppm / back kitchen prep area.
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / pasta at 46F / cold holding draw / cook line / pasta pulled from walk in cooler about 30 minutes ago per cook / moved to walk in freezer / temperature rechecked at 38F / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / stuffed mushrooms at 50F reach in cooler / cook line / product discarded by manager.
  • High Priority - Raw meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / raw beef at 46F / cold holding draw / cook line / raw beef pulled from walk in cooler about 30 minutes ago per cook / moved to walk in cooler / temperature rechecked at 39F / **Corrected On-Site**
4/11/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. / cook line.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. / salad cooler / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. / wait station / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / under prep table / outside walk in freezer.
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in reach-in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cooked pork, raw chicken, stuffed mushrooms, potatoes ranges from 47-50F. Per manager, all products were pulled from the walk in cooler about 15 minutes ago, then cold held in the reach in cooler / all TCS food moved to freezer / temperature rechecked ranges from 32-38F / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. / dry storage room. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. / package of pork walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. / hand sink next to dessert cooler.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / half and half at 44F / wait station / reach in cooler / product was iced / temperature rechecked at 37F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked meat/poultry cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cooked chicken at 45F / drawer cooler / about 30 minutes / product was iced / temperature rechecked at 39F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / milk at 44F / bar / product was iced / temperature rechecked at 37F. **Corrected On-Site**
4/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/11/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. / cooked chicken at 153F / chicken recooked at 166F / Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. / dishwashing area.
  • No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / drawer cooler / cookline / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. / bar.
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.
  • 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. / cook - Garrett Olson training expired 5-18-2011. No other employees training available / This violation must be corrected by : 11-21-12.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. / both ice machine.
  • Observed dented/rusted cans. / marinana sauce / storage area outside employee restroom.
  • 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. / waiter unloaded dirty dishes then wiped hands with sanitizer wipe and did not wash hands.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. / servers making salad and scooping soup with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. / dumpster area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. / 1 cook, 3 servers are wearing watches / bracelets / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food stored on floor. / pasta on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gasket torn/in disrepair / hot box.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / dessert cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of hot box soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. / employees backpack and hat on filters for fryers / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / whip cream at 66F / wait station / product was discarded / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / raw steak over cooked meatballs / walk in cooler.
  • Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. / raw steak stored over RTE dessert / dessert package was opened / reach in freezer.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. / to go trays / storage room / outside / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. / wait station / east side.
  • Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / 3 buckets of tea not covered at wait station / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. / unwashed mushroom stored over prewash vegetables / walk in cooler.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. / 0ppm / dishmachine area / Corrected On Site.
9/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. /
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / thermometer was broken / reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. / meat sauce / dry storage room.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / observed pasta at 47F / pasta station / product was iced.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / observed stuffed mushroom at 46F / product was moved to walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. / chlorine over 200ppm / sanitizing bucket / dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. / dated 2010 / Repeat Violation.
3/12/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / prep room / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. / hood filters / cookline.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / reach in freezer / near exit door.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / pasta station.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. / chlorine over 200ppm / sanitizing bucket / wait station / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. / dry storage area outside employees restroom / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / lemons at wait station / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only. / near exit door.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only. / dated 2010 / bar.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. / chlorine at 25ppm / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / prep area.
2/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / reach in cooler / salad station
  • Critical - No current boiler certification provided/available. For reporting purposes only. / Two boilers just installed two weeks ago/ waiting for boiling certificate.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. / white cutting board / prep area
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans./ prep area/ operator removed the dented cans from the rack / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. / servers preparing salads.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. / bar area
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / flour/ prep area
9/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, ice paddle was stored on top of ice machine .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, right side ice machine by back kitchen .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, back kItchen area.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area, back kitchen area.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, back preparation employee, and cook. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, servers, preparing salads and scooping soups.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit, back kitchen area.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, bags for food storage inside dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils, spray bottle with cleaner stored by clean glasses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, cook. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 35A-08-1 Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/13/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, boxes of groutons by expo line handsink .
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, water softener salts inside outside rm.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, when changing gloves.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, was stored on top of counter by cook's line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, by deep friers station .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, 2nd ice machine by 3 compartment sink.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue, back preparation area.
  • Critical. Observed sewage backing up through floor drain under dishwashing machine, area was blocked and 3 compartment sink was set up.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, handwashing sink by back preparation area was blocked with boxes.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions, can of raid for flying insects. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed emergency exits, back door blocked with boxe of product . For reporting purposes only.
8/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. unwashed muscrooms over rte produts in wic
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. unwashed produce; over prep produce; in wic
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over lasagne in wic Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. mgr touuching cheese mix on line with bare hands
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. on line @ 112 degrees; Corrected On Site.
  • 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. all wait staff unloading dirty dishes @ dw drain, then touuching sanitized gloves, plates , bread wrap paper & only using sani wipes betweeb tasks, not washing hands
  • 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. cook on line with gloves on changed gloves & ta ks putting on clean gloves never washing hands between tasks
  • 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. cook on line left station; changed tasks with same gloves, never changed gloves or washing hands back @ cook line continued to prep food & handle equipment without washing hands or changed gloves
  • Observed wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware oknife
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. on line
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers. sugar
4/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food, raw shrimp over cooked chicken, walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, servers wearing wearing bracelet and watch and handling food (ladling soup, tossing salad, putting bread in baskets).
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint, servers tossing salad and putting bread in baskets and ladling soup without hair restraint. Repeat Violation.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. cutting board on cook's line not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, large icemachine in rear.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soil behind soda dispensing nozzles wait station.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom, employee used bathrooms.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/29/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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