THE OLIVE GARDEN 1061
5550 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
The Landlings
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee handling food and food utensils wearing rings with set stones, bracelets, and watches.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in Utensil water 117F at the grill in the kitchen. Operator discarded and replaced water, heated water to 135F. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in employee bathroom. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Employee Restroom for men. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Dish drying rack in prep area: several food containers observed wet nesting. Operator inverted to properly dry. Corrected On-Site
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair at cook line in front of pasta cooking station.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in tea brewing wait station. -3 live flying insects landing on wall at tea brewing wait station separate from kitchen. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection. No live flying insects observed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. -Dishwashing station: Dishwasher (Temperature 115), repaired at time of Inspection Dishwasher; Temperature 160F Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens employee restroom leading into kitchen.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Cookline hand sink.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fountain soda nozzles. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cookline hand sink water turned off. Operator turned water back on. 91F. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/29/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station - cut lettuce (48-50F). Per operator item was placed in unit approximately 15 minutes ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to drawer and ice packed to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/29/2023 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).