OLIVE GARDEN #1802
2575 NE 8TH ST (CAMPBELL DRIVE), Homestead FL 33033 · 305-245-1450
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. Provided form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and serving food without washing their hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked fettuccine (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rigatoni (51F - Cold Holding); cooked angel hair (48F - Cold Holding); cooked braised beef (54F - Cold Holding); cheese tortellini (49F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per operator less than 1.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded food during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked fettuccine (49F - Cold Holding); cooked rigatoni (51F - Cold Holding); cooked angel hair (48F - Cold Holding); cooked braised beef (54F - Cold Holding); cheese tortellini (49F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per operator less than 1.5 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded food during inspection.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean metal containers on shelves across dishwashing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of spinach dip stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled salad reach in cooler interior across expo area.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at preparation area, employee discarded and replaced with a new solution.
Stored food not covered. Observed fruits garnish container not covered at bar area. Operator covered during inspection.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzles area soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in the prep area soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind fryers with grease soiled, observed floor drains soiled runner, dishwasher area, bar area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed Ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under flat grill soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed dessert cooler soiled in the inside,runner line cooler soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled at the prep area, bar area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar area.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe gnocchi (56F - Cold Holding) on pasta cooler by walk in cooler, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee add more ice during inspection Also observe blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding) on cooler at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observe at cook line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observe throughout kitchen.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observe warmer soiled interior at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observe mold-like substance or slime on gaskets in most of the units at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observe soiled and food accumulation on drawers at cook line.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observe soiled wall at salad station across expo line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe garlic salt container not identified with common name at bread station, employee labeled during inspection.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed no time marked on garlic butter squeeze bottle, as per employee bottle was refilled less than 1 hour.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed 2 personal bags stored on top of bread cases by dry storage area. Manager removed during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed throughout kitchen area, also at dishwasher area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed at cook line.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on units at cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo plastic containers for soup case stored on floor at dry storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at preparation area. Also by dishwasher machine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe on HWS by kitchen door entrance.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (46F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at salad station. As per manager less than 2 hours. Manager discarded during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at salad station.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the bar.
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in expo area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in clean plastic containers in shelves next to preparation area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed croutons container not identified at salad station, employee labeled during inspection.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 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. Provided form during inspection.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided form during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in dishwasher area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket next to ice machine, Manager rearranged properly during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag in preparation table, employee removed during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed soiled floor in walk in freezer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink in walk in freezer, Manager discarded during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed next to dishwasher machine.
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