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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT #1283

2508 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32904 · 321.722.2204

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats326
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1503945
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee moved drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Gasket torn on warming crescor oven. Gasket is ordered.
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface on salad cooler soiled on wait station. Employee cleaned
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. On 2-5-26 a two hour temp was not recorded for Alfredo base. Temp of package in and final six were satisfactory. Records for 2-9 and 2-10 were satisfactory, Digital logs for walk in cooler were satisfactory.
High priority/03G-48-2
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-24-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and light fixtures on cook line soiled with dust and debris.
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on drying rack.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill, center top drawer has a torn gasket.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry stores, operator placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas piping on cook line heavily soiled with grease build up.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dry storage room soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-27-5
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped of dirty to making a drink without hand washing.
High priority/12A-02-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. David and Marisa require renewal of training.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Condensation dripping from condenser recommend placing sheet pans on top to prevent cross contamination to food. Door doesn't have a tight seal around frame which could cause the condensation.
Basic/28-02-4
Debris in the plate cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic bins
Basic/24-08-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Manager took to dish
Basic/24-18-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar
Basic/29-49-6
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dust build up around monitors on cook line. Exterior of hood system soiled.
Basic/36-50-4
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.licensed displayed was for international drive location. License is current.
Basic/50-09-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering pans not stored inverted.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and breading on cook line not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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 food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles east side
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Refrigerator in bar area.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in employees bathroom is loose and dripping. Manager called a plumber to fix it.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 6, 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 ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water throughout kitchen
Basic/36-22-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler in waitstaff area is soiled on the bottom
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill bucket
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No secondary measuring device
Intermediate/16-62-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins
Basic/24-08-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield's showing pooling water over dish pit area
Basic/38-01-4

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.