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THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT #1873

THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT #1873 located in ESTERO has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 4.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 months ago · 6 reports on file

8091 Plaza Del Lago Drive
Florida, 33928
Lee County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/8/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13495749

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled with black substance on the rear prep kitchen area.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees working with multiple bracelets.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees working with no beard guard on the cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler at the server station soiled with food debris.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust stains in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

8/18/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10894125

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed on trash receptacle in the handicapped ladies stall missing a lid.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee working with food with no hair restraint.
  • 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rust stains in the interior bin of the ice machine.

12/10/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8846338

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple bracelets on employee handling food. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler door gaskets on the cook line. Repeat Violation

7/31/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8778274

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee working with food wearing bracelets and watches. Repeat Violation
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint, operator gave them a net for their hair. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on cook line in standing water of 115 F
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on reach in cooler gaskets on the hot cook line.

3/11/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8506027

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/21/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8376900

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed build up of food residue/black mold like substance in walk in freezer and walk in refrigerator doors, in back kitchen area.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.bob served utensils on cook line in standing water of 90F.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of dust like substance on walk in refrigeration unit fan covers.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no heat test strips at time of inspection.