OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT # 1737
5945 20 ST, Vero Beach FL 32966 · 772.567.3223
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet rag stored in hand sink. Manager removed
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pitchers at bar. Manager separated
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Accumulated dust on back wall and on computer screens on front line and cook line
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager threw away
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand sink loose at front counter
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Manager stated part is on order to repair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Manager removed tongs and placed in bin.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dial only reached 142°. Ran test strip through cycle and failed to turn black
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack next to raw potatoes
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watches and bracelets
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hot holding cabinet soiled. Cleaned during inspection
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.