THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT 1236

1103 Apalachee Parkway
Tallahassee, Florida, 32301
Leon County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10824663

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at hand sink in bar area. Emailed operator a handwashing sign to post during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pasta noddles uncovered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered pasta during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass mats and mixing cup inside handwashing sink in bar area. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874859

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile cracked in prep area next to tilt skillet.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed U joint leaking underneath handwashing's sink next to prep table.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding at 51F. Operator placed tomatoes in reach in freezer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8769506

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, 6/1/24 displayed.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed small pans wet nesting in ware wash area. Manager stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at faucet at 3 compartment sink in bar area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed beef seasoning and salt not labeled near ice machines. Manger labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/15/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8457038

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food no hair restraint.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster with debris and or slime accumulation.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce 45F. Owner placed on ice, re temp 42F. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370810

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting in back with small cambros. Manager unstacked. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored under warming machine. Employee removed and took to dish area. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one live fly in back of kitchen.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.