OLIVE GARDEN #1181
11882 E COLONIAL DR, Orlando FL 32826 · 407.381.8084
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on employee bathroom. Inspector flushed toilet to make sure is not sewage back up. Toilet flushed with no problem. Repairs have been conducted at restaurant per manager water could have come from water heater.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers and cook chill prep employee wearing bracelets and watches
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above grill on cook line
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. 1/9/2026 records missing final cooling temperatures for Suppa toscana and pasta Fagioli. 3/4/2026 records missing final cooling temperature for Suppa toscana, chicken and gniocchi. For both above mentioned dates, thermometer calibration, corrective action and manager verification are missing.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders stored over French fries in reach in freezer on cook line. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Half and half milk stored in cooler by kitchen entrance dated 3/14.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Half and half milk stored in cooler by kitchen entrance dated 3/14.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored inside ice bin on bar area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers and cook chill prep employee wearing bracelets and watches
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in back area prepping food. Operator had employee wear a beard guard
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line, work order in place. Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Above grill on cook line
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong stored on door handle of drawer box. Tongs stored hanging on grill handle on cook line. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching food in shrimp calamari powder. Operator removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over ready to eat washed and cut tomatoes and over cooked ready to eat prepped sauces in walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Garlic salt by cook chill station not labeled.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tile by dish area and walk in freezer. Per manager work order in place
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. High temperature dish machine is down at this time. Manager has a work order in place.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook working with meat sauce while wearing a watch. Prep cook cooking pastas while wearing multiple bracelets. Server wearing a watch.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent on dry storage
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on employee bathroom. Inspector flushed toilet to make sure is not sewage back up. Toilet flushed with no problem. Repairs have been conducted at restaurant per manager water could have come from water heater.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored over Cases of cups in storage shed
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee Food over crayons and power towels
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee Phone and keys on prep area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Server wearing watch
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood vents on cook line -On top of oven -under both Microwave on cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of to-go containers on floor in outside storage shed
May 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handles with food debris
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in cook line and catering area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in dish area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease build up in hood trays.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine conveyor belt not working properly. Trays get stock in the middle of machine, conveyor won't moved items all the way thru.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee setting the line up with no beard guard.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Case of potatoes on the walk in freezer floor.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly.Standing water on walk in cooler floor.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.