Olive Garden Italian Rstrnt, 17011 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Olive Garden Italian Rstrnt
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 17011 Palm Pointe Dr, Tampa, FL 33647
License #: 3912850
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 3/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean plates, not stored in a protected manner. Soiled plate chiller. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old label stuck to food container after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under counter.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of utensils. Stainless bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Side by side. **Corrected On-Site**
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filter not tightly closed together from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented cans present. 2. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Exterior by back entrance.
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tile not tightly closed together. Above ice machine.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Salad station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle at front line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented can present. (1 - to return)
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
2/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - Observed 1 dented can.
  • Critical - Observed damaged thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.(walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(storeroom) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter) Repeat Violation.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit.(reach in below pizza oven)
  • Ceiling tile missing.(above ice machine)
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler)
  • Critical - Observed clearance between sprinkler head and top of storage less than 18 inches.(walk in cooler) For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - One cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.(reach in below pizza oven) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher with inspection tag not punched. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.(mop sink - splitter)
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing.(kitchen)
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture.(rear kitchen)
11/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.(employee restroom)
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee put on/changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date) Corrected On Site.
7/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee changing single use gloves and engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.(bar)
11/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(walk in cooler) Corrected on Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch hair then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Ceiling tile missing.(ice machine area)
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only.
8/10/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(squeeze bottles) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.(reach in at takeout station and walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.(pantry)
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(kitchen)
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water.(salad station)
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(restrooms)
  • Light not functioning.(reach in at takeout station)
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.(no date) Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(restrooms)
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.(under equipments)
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.
9/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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