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OLIVE GARDEN #1171

10026 US 441, Leesburg FL 34788 · 352.365.0085

Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats330
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4501300
Grade history
AUG 24
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 46f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken tenders over fries, manager fixed.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Drain cover(s) missing. -Under sink across from ice machine.
Basic/29-18-4
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Plastic container cracked. -Strainer. -Metal colander. Manager discarded.
Basic/14-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under tilt skillet.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of hot box.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under tilt skillet. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Hoods. -Soda gun holster at bar.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Cook used sanitizer towel and then began working with food. Manager coached employee. She washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pizza oven.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Wait station salad cooler.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -At end of cook line near ware wash.
Basic/29-19-4
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Over warewash.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -By salad station.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Wires above cookline.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Pull out drawer under salad station.
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 46f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under pizza oven.
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Saran wrap under soap.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Above steam wells on cook line.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.
Basic/02D-01-5
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. -Bag of peppers by salad cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -On top of pizza oven.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad cooler at wait station.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Over cookline.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Breading container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 48f, Shrimp 49f, Chicken 49f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer to rapid chill. Rechecked shrimp 40f, Pasta 43f, Chicken 42f.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Bar entrance.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site

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