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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats242
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4105175
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wet rag stored in hand sink. Manager removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Blender pitchers at bar. Manager separated
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 24, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager threw away
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at hand sink loose at front counter
Basic/29-08-4
Jul 15, 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 ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jan 4, 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 ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Manager stated part is on order to repair.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Manager removed tongs and placed in bin.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/22-56-4
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
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Servers wearing watches and bracelets
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hot holding cabinet soiled. Cleaned during inspection
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site

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.