OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT #1873
8091 PLAZA DEL LAGO DR, Estero FL 33928 · 239.949.1883
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust stains in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup in the sugar in dry storage. Operator removed cup.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing multiple bracelets.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust stains in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with black substance on the rear prep kitchen area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees working with multiple bracelets.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with no beard guard on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at the server station soiled with food debris.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust stains in the interior bin of the ice machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on trash receptacle in the handicapped ladies stall missing a lid.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets on employee handling food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets on the cook line.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with food wearing bracelets and watches.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint, operator gave them a net for their hair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in standing water of 115 F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets on the hot cook line.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no heat test strips at time of inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food residue/black mold like substance in walk in freezer and walk in refrigerator doors, in back kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.bob served utensils on cook line in standing water of 90F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust like substance on walk in refrigeration unit fan covers.
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.