OLIVE GARDEN RESTAURANT #1767
2495 SOUTH US 27 AND STEVES ROAD, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-242-0582
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -1 small flying insect in server area
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of hot holding unit on cook line -interior of reach in cooler at bar -ice bin at bar
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar, operator provided
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -by dish room, operator turned hot water on
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -entry to walk in freezer
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Floor drains soiled/have accumulation of debris in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks on back line and walk in coolers -shelf above beverage station in kitchen and side station
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink in dish room
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found -1 small flying insect in server area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose at dish machine -interior of hot holding unit on cook line -dish racks in server area
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. -manager verification, calibration, monitoring the walk in cooler, reheating exceeding 2 hours with no corrective action.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Dead insects on premises in light shields in kitchen
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line with long ponytail
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entry to walk on freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -speed racks in walk in cooler and kitchen -exterior sides of all reach in coolers in kitchen, bar and server area, cooking equipment on cook line -interior of fryer cabinets
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -salad plates in salad plate cooler
Utensils in poor condition. -ice machine spatula and tea container in dish area. Operator discarded.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room and throughout the kitchen
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in dry storage hallway
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -clean flatware not all facing one direction in storage bin in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed limes over ready to eat carrots in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -pasta in deep covered container in walk in cooler. Operator removed and placed in sheet pan
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board in rack in dish area
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by cart on back prep line.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen and server area in kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server scooping ice, making drinks, preparing salads
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee working with cooked pasta.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans in dish area
Ice buildup outside walk-in freezer door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -side of fryers on cook line
Light not functioning under hood suppression system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male on cook line. Cooks put on beard guards.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in the kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil on the floor in dry storage. Manager corrected.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink in bar area
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - double oven in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lasagna hot hold unit - bread stick warmer. - hood fliters
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1- prep kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male server made salad bowl
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic round cambros when entering the kitchen
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1)Across from bread area 2) server beverage station
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Dish room
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