THE OLIVE GARDEN 1061

Based on 6 health inspections, THE OLIVE GARDEN 1061 in FORT LAUDERDALE has earned a 3.8/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 4 months ago · 6 reports on file

5550 North Federal Highway

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308

The Landlings

Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)

Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

10/30/2025· 4mo ago

Visit ID: 13476571

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On drying rack in prep area.
36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by walk-in freeze.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave on right side of cookline has accumulation of food debris

7/29/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10933929

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over server trays at server side station.
22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline reach in cooler gaskets.
14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cookline.

3/18/2025· 11mo ago

3 basic

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

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 3 basic

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

10/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8538862

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 2 basic

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

9/29/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8364731

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

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**