OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT
2801 E BUSCH BLVD, Tampa FL 33612 · 813.933.9194
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
JAN 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in back storage area next to water heater room. Operators contacted pest control and scheduled same day service.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting in back kitchen area has stains.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing overtop cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Manager removed and placed tongs at dishwasher.
Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels are stuck on clean dishes in storage area. Employee removed and washed dishes.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Mop sink has standing water. Employee removed standing water.
Water tank, pump and hoses not operated properly to prevent backflow and other contamination of the water supply. Mop sink has a splitter with no backflow protection device.
Oct 1, 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
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No cleaning implements provided for onsite trash/garbage receptacles not cleaned off site. Trash on ground around dumpster area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck in clean dishes underneath food preparation table in back kitchen area.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate15 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Server line. Began cleaning ice bin
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. High temp dish machine
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Server line. Manager discarded
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee on prep line. Manager had employee discard.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk cooler. Manager rearranged.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On cook line
Food stored on floor. Plastic purees in liquor closet. Manager brought off floor.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Cardboard dumpster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled on cook line
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Grabber and brush on soda bag in box. Manager removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over cut celery and lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. In bar
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet fixture at back prep sink
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm refilled to 200ppm quaternary ammonia
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles cook line
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Paper stuck in drain at hand sink near salad prep area
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink, Sani buckets and dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near salad prep area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal food containers near dish machine room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath cooking equipment and shelves in kitchen area
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting in kitchen near walk-in-cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table near walk-in-cooler
Jan 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen prep area.
Jan 8, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading soiled dishes and unloading clean dishes without washing hands in back dish area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches in back storage area next to water heater room. Operators contacted pest control and scheduled same day service.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle in back bar area next to ice bin soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels provided in employee men's restroom in back kitchen area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon Dioxide tanks not chained up, next to ice machine in back storage are
Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed soiled half pan stored with clean drying dishes in back dish area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on back drying rack next to dish machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under equipment in kitchen prep area.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of walk in cooler is soiled with black-mold like substance.
Sep 29, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water at 86F. Manager replaced water at 143F.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Had a discussion with manager about using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of walk in cooler is soiled with black-mold like substance.
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