OLIVE GARDEN 1748
1910 NE PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239.573.0480
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-104 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. The GM stated new vents are on order and will be replacing stained vents.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from deep frier gasket torn. The GM stated new gaskets are on order.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed breaded chicken (141F - Cooking). The cook discarded the breaded fried chicken.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. The staff placed all hood filters in above cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from in between equipment in dishwashing area.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook touching face while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper handwashing and not to touch skin or cloths while engaging in food preparation.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach-in cooler in preparation area. The manager moved the cut tomatoes to the walk-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler in preparation area ambient temperature 46F.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining on floor from handwashing sink on cook line. The manager placed a service call in for water draining on floor.
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink in prep area with utensils in it. The manager removed spoons from handwashing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone and keys on prep table across from reheating unit. The cook removed personal items from prep table.
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed out DBPR Form HR 5030-104 Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. for Manager. The manager posted form on bulletin board.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off at handwashing sink in dishwashing area. The manager turned on hot water during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. The cell phone was removed from prep table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. The manager had microwave cleaned during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in side station. The manager stated she would have walls cleaned.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on apron and cloths. The Manager educated cook on not touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink on cook line. The manager had paper towels replaced.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer quaternary bucket not proper strength. The manager had sanitizer bucket changed to proper strength.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed low water pressure at hand washing sink beside prep sink in kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed ambient temperature in reach-in cooler in prep area 44F. The manager adjusted temperature in reach-in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal drinks in cooling ice bath containers. The manager discarded drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in freezer beside deep frier gasket torn.
Open dumpster lid. The manager had operator close dumpster lid.
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