The Olive Garden, 205 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: THE OLIVE GARDEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 205 E Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952
License #: 1502799
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair. Appetizer cooler.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Dish area blue liquid . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
10/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dry storage/linen/utensil area.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of dressing and bags of salt. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Several small Holes in walls, back area.
08/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Prep area
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. 145°-150°achieved data plate states 160°
5/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. Dessert area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
2/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.dish area
  • Basic - Heavy Soil residue build-up on exterior of salad cooler.. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10/11/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.employee apron and equipment on top of croutons. Corrected on site
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation food being prepared in desert area without a hair restraint
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.leg on prep table is a can
  • Basic - Wall soiled with dirt under cleaning equiptment
  • Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.food being prepared with nail polish on.
2/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.bartender
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.watches on servers
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.open box celebration cakes in freezer
  • Observed hole in wall.small holes on line by bread baskets
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.glass cup without handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.raw fish and scallops over frozen soup in freezer
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • AROUND OUTSIDE EXTERIOR BY SODA NOZZLES MODERATELY SOILED - COS.
  • Critical - DISHMACHINE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT MODERATELY SOILED.
  • INSULATION IN GLASS COOLER BAR AREA HANGING - SALAD PLATE CHILLER.
  • Critical - SANITIZER WIPING CLOTHS - DISHMACHINE AREA 200# - COS TO 100 PPM.
  • Critical - WATER AT EMPLOYEE HANDWASH SINK AT 84 F - COS. GOT TO 120F IN 5 MINUTES - COS.
  • WET NESTING CAMBRO'S - DISHMACHINE AREA.
  • WET WIPING CLOTH NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZER PREP AREA - COS.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.cambros wet nesting
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.manager states new filters on order
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water due to island oasis machine leaking on floor at the bar
12/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.Observed surface rust on plastic ice chute inside north kitchen ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted at sautee line cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed draw line coolers gasket torn/in disrepair.NOTE:ON ORDER.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles in west dining room.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of waitress east reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of water.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Dolicini cream dessert cold holding 46 DF.Manager discarded.Tiramus cake 40 DF in same refrigerator.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside rear wall at waitress drink ice bin west dining room.
  • Observed two small white cutting boards grooved/pitted/stained and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.Operator discarded and replaced.
3/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces above char broiler. For reporting purposes only.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.Spoons at soup station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed a few small flying insects in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
11/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.Salt pellets observed on concrete porch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while handling clean utensils,scooping ice etc... Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on filters above oven.
  • Critical. Observed a few small flying insects in waitress stations and dishroom area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor below three compartment sink and drain in dish washing room and below waitress stations.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Critical. Food management certification valid
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/30/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/27/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 3/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/18/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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