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OLIVE GARDEN

20345 S DIXIE HWY, Cutler Bay FL 33189

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats206
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2333436
Grade history
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee added ice to the rim to rapidly cool down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken tenders (48 F - Cold Holding); lasagna (50 F - Cold Holding); Alfredo base (52 F - Cold Holding); pasta (49 F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (46 F - Cold Holding); pasta (50 F - Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler. As per manager all foods' temperature were checked at 12:00 PM and all foods were at 41°F and below.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting across from the 3 compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler is not working properly. Temperature is at 49°F.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled by the grill station.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed foods inside reach in freezer at the front line not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
shelves have accumulation of soil residues and grease by the front line.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Feb 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (50 F - Cold Holding). As per manager, food was placed in reach in cooler at the front line less than 1 hour ago. Employee placed pasta inside the walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed it.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster missing one lid.
Basic/33-15-4
Oct 23, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Basic/33-11-4
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. During the inspection employee cleaned it.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster, located at bar.
Basic/29-17-4
May 14, 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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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink at bar area (Quaternary 400plus ppm). Employee diluted solution with the final reading of 100ppm.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans on drying rack wet nesting. Manager separated, containers to air dry properly.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/22-16-4
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near dry storage soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven located at preparation station interior soil.
Basic/22-08-4
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In ice bath observed cheese (47F - Cold Holding), as per manager for less than 4 hours, employee added ice to the rim to rapidly cool down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used to scoop sugar in the cook line.
Basic/14-01-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both Oven located in the preparation area.
Basic/22-08-4

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