OLIVE GARDEN 1149
9690 US HWY 19, Port Richey FL 34668 · 727-845-4510
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spinach (60F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A utensil was located in the hand sink. The operator moved the utensil.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. The operator separated the containers that are wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. The operator moved the containers with old labels on them to the dishwashing area.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain from sprayer sink in dish machine area less than 1 inch gap to floor drain
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. spinach (60F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line. See stop sale. spinach (60F - Cold Holding)
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack. Operator removed to properly air dry.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cooked pasta reach in cooler in cook line area area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior of soda nozzle on front line drink machine Hood suppression spray system soiled with grease build up
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook touched head with glove on the got clean pan, opened drawer and put food into pan, no glove change or hand wash, discussed proper hand wash with manager on duty.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, 88 F, water has food particles. Operator changes water, 142F
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In bar Soda gun nozzle in bar, operator removed nozzle.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Prep area, floors in storage room, walls in expo
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop in cooler at expo line - cut leafy greens (45F - Cold Holding), moved to walk in cooler, pan filled 30 minutes prior, overfilled **Corrective Action Taken* Checked at end of inspection 41/42F
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On prep table on back line, moved to bottom shelf
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Behind soda nozzles at soda machine, wait station alley, operator cleaned Fan guard in Single door reach in cooler at wait station alley, operator removed to clean Sides of coolers in bar Top of drop in cooler in bar
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Too many towels in bucket, not in solution. Operator took some towels out.
Feb 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door left open, does not self close
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain in back prep room, in bar, floors in bar soiled behind equipment
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler on galley, operator cleaned
Jul 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 3 drawer cooler on cook line- (47F - Cold Holding); angel hair pasta (50F - Cold Holding); spaghetti (56F - Cold Holding), operator took temperatures at 2:30 and found items at 50F, moved to other cooler. See stop sale In drop in cooler behind sauté station on cook line- creamy mushroom sauce (45F - Cold Holding); pan over filled, operator removed top half, bottom is 41F
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door left open, does not self close
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees scooping soup, no restraint. Discussed proper hair restraints with manager on duty
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans
Equipment in poor repair. 3 drawer cooler on cook line not working, operator has unplugged
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain in back prep room, in bar, floors in bar soiled behind equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guards in walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Glass door cooler on galley, operator cleaned
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