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OLIVE GARDEN

3911 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863.858.3876

Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats292
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6303146
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink manager removed utensil from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in soda dispenser system.
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. Observed in rear of oven.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cook line equipment on left side nearest office.
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on soda gun, employee cleaned soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Mar 10, 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 in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior upper flap.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in soft drink dispenser system area, and behind ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Aug 7, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with debris.observed around soda nozzles. Employee cleaned around nozzles.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed near upper chute area.
Basic/22-20-5
Stored food not covered. Observed container of tea in service station, employee covered tea.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Accumulation of debris ice machine/bin. Observed on interior of door flap.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machines and in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
Aug 14, 2023Inspection 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 ▾
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no beard guard, employee put on beard guard.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink next to victory reach in cooler.
Basic/29-11-4

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.