OLIVE GARDEN #1051
12870 CLEVELAND AVE, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239.936.7770
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with undamaged cans there is one heavily damaged can of dark red kidney beans.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents soiled with grease near cook line.
Dumpster rusted out from sides with holes.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish-machine hood soiled with dust.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored single service food containers inverted.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; Gorgonzola cheese (46F - Cold Holding); homemade carbonara sauce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored at cook line for one hours. Operator placed all items in ice.
Jul 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cheese pats (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding) Cooked Mac and cheese (49F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); Gorgonzola cheese mix (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items stores at cook line for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk-in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled with food debris at bar.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with juice cases and single service cup lids at bar. Operator removed the bag.
Grease on the ground and pad around grease receptacle.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed the lid.
Single-service food containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored food containers inverted.
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area. Operator voluntarily discarded cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of the dishmachine soiled with dust. Operator cleaned dishmachine at time of inspection.
Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored the lids inverted.
Jul 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing solution bucket stored next to clean plates at cook-line. Operator removed and stored sanitizing solution at proper storage.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with undamaged cans there is one heavily damaged can of dark red kidney beans.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the produce walk-in cooler, chopped spinach (47F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (44F - Cold Holding). Operator had all the cut leafy greens moved to the protein walk-in cooler.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. There is no cover on the waste receptacle in the unisex employee bathroom in the kitchen.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. On a shelf with undamaged cans there is one heavily damaged can of dark red kidney beans. See stop sale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters over the grill
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Operator discussed with team member and proper hand washing and glove change was observed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cooks line drawer cooler salmon (52 F - Cold Holding); beef steak (53 F - Hot Holding). Per operator items had been stocked from the walk in cooler one hour prior. Operator iced down time/temperature controlled for safety foods to rapidly chill.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like substance on ceiling tiles and vents on cooks line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On expo counter next to hand sink.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm) operator changed sanitizer buckets to achieve Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
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