OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1236
1103 APALACHEE PKWY, Tallahassee FL 32301 · 850.878.2949
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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MAY 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly in back of kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2016021290 | Apr 18, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 | $120 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator added paper towels during time of inspection.
Bathroom facility not clean. Women's bathroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents on cook line soiled with dust.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did observe handwashing sign during time of inspection. Operator added sign during time of inspection.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored next to clean dishes.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 3 compartment sink next to dish machine leaking.
Nov 3, 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 vents in kitchen area accumulated with mold like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass mats and mixing cup inside handwashing sink in bar area. Operator removed items during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area. Emailed operator a handwashing sign to post during inspection.
Stored food not covered. Observed pasta noddles uncovered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered pasta during inspection.
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding at 51F. Operator placed tomatoes in reach in freezer during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked in prep area next to tilt skillet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed U joint leaking underneath handwashing's sink next to prep table.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, 6/1/24 displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed small pans wet nesting in ware wash area. Manager stored properly during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink in bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed beef seasoning and salt not labeled near ice machines. Manger labeled during inspection.
Nov 15, 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
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 45F. Owner placed on ice, re temp 42F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster with debris and or slime accumulation.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly in back of kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in back with small cambros. Manager unstacked.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under warming machine. Employee removed and took to dish area.
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.