OLIVE GARDEN
3911 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863.858.3876
Last inspected Jan 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil in hand sink manager removed utensil from sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in soda dispenser system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, dust. Observed in rear of oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind cook line equipment on left side nearest office.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, observed on soda gun, employee cleaned soda gun.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior upper flap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed in soft drink dispenser system area, and behind ice machine.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed around door area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with debris.observed around soda nozzles. Employee cleaned around nozzles.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine. Observed near upper chute area.
Stored food not covered. Observed container of tea in service station, employee covered tea.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris ice machine/bin. Observed on interior of door flap.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind ice machines and in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no beard guard, employee put on beard guard.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed at hand sink next to victory reach in cooler.
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.