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OLIVE GARDEN

8925 SW 162 AVE, Miami FL 33196

Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats297
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2335467
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 1 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored In ice observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee added more ice to rapidly cool.
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 13, 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
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean utensils not properly air dried-wet nesting at dry pans racks located next to dishwasher machine.
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents located in kitchen area soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 14, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted at ice machine. Operator properly placed bucket.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer at ceiling
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of walk in freezer at ceiling
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 14, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal containers on shelf at three compartment sink. Staff separated containers to properly have them air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed under cooling unit inside walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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. Stored In ice observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding), as per cook for less than 1 hour, employee added more ice to rapidly cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven across from walk in cooler.
Basic/22-08-4
Feb 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans with wet nesting at ware washing area. Manager had staff set all pans to air dry.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guard soiled with accumulated dust at walk-in cooler. Manager had fan guards cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at salad area.
Basic/14-09-4
Observed grease on the ground in-front grease receptacle next to dumpster. Manager contacted service provider to pressure watch floor.
Basic/33-20-4

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.