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OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT # 1395

2397 SR 77, Panama City FL 32402 · 850.769.4002

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats339
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1304170
Grade history
DEC 24
MAY 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station: roasted peppers 45F, per manager approximately 30 minutes. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sauté station drawers: cooked fettuccini 53F, cooked spaghetti 56F, cooked short pasta 46F. All items in cooling unit for less than an hour, per operator. Operator took items to walk in freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekins used to dispense seasonings in cook line. Operator removed items from food products at the time of inspection.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Several shakers and pans containing different seasonings in cook line. Operator labeled items at the time of inspection.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 4, 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
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Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Intermediate/13-06-4
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watch.
Basic/13-07-4
Interior of microwave and oven on the cook line,has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Monitor on the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line floor coming from the pasta cooker.
Basic/36-22-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in the salad area and the bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fan guard dust buildup and on the flour bins.
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. Observed bread stick not covered or protected from possible contamination on the cook line. Manager fixed the issue by placing a lid over the rack of bread sticks.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on floor next to ice machine. Tea/sugar accumulation on floor in server station. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Basic/36-73-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease/residue build up on interior of cook li e reach in. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves. Soiled ticket keypad on cook line. Key pad cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in bar three compartment sink tested at over 500ppm. Diluted to 300ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Interior of cook line hot hold oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris on speed racks in walk-in cooler. Mold like substance on light fixture and electrical conduit in walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station: roasted peppers 45F, per manager approximately 30 minutes. Voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. Establishment able to provided approximately 30 days of written cooling logs for cook chill products.
Intermediate/03G-18-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food debris on speed racks in walk-in cooler.
Basic/23-03-4

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