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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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats263
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508377
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found -1 small flying insect in server area
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
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
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar, operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Intermediate/27-16-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -entry to walk in freezer
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Show the remaining 3 findings ▾
Floor drains soiled/have accumulation of debris in kitchen
Basic/36-73-4
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
Basic/23-03-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand sink in dish room
Basic/29-11-4
The state's own report →
Dec 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Progress has been made, new ceiling tiles are being installed next fiscal year Time Extended Corrective Action Taken
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found -1 small flying insect in server area
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/03G-49-2/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Dead insects on premises in light shields in kitchen
Basic/35A-03-4/Warning
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line with long ponytail
Basic/13-02-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at entry to walk on freezer
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
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
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -salad plates in salad plate cooler
Basic/16-48-4/Warning
Utensils in poor condition. -ice machine spatula and tea container in dish area. Operator discarded.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -dish room and throughout the kitchen
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in dry storage hallway
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -clean flatware not all facing one direction in storage bin in kitchen.
Basic/24-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior of fryer cabinets
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed limes over ready to eat carrots in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board in rack in dish area
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -blocked by cart on back prep line.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen and server area in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -server scooping ice, making drinks, preparing salads
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line
Basic/13-04-4/Repeat Violation
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee working with cooked pasta.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans in dish area
Basic/24-08-4
Ice buildup outside walk-in freezer door.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -side of fryers on cook line
Basic/10-20-4
Light not functioning under hood suppression system
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior fryer cabinets
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar
Basic/29-49-6
Dec 6, 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 ▾
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 male on cook line. Cooks put on beard guards.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in the kitchen
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. Bottle of cooking oil on the floor in dry storage. Manager corrected.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner hanging on hand sink in bar area
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - double oven in prep area
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lasagna hot hold unit - bread stick warmer. - hood fliters
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1- prep kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male server made salad bowl
Basic/13-03-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic round cambros when entering the kitchen
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1)Across from bread area 2) server beverage station
Basic/36-27-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Dish room
Basic/21-38-4/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.