Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
61
Score
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 has been inspected eight times since 2022. Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. On 2-5-26 a two hour temp was not recorded for Alfredo base. Temp of package in and final six were satisfactory. Records for 2-9 and 2-10 were satisfactory, Digital logs for walk in cooler were satisfactory.
03G-48-2
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave handle soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and light fixtures on cook line soiled with dust and debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean bins wet nesting on drying rack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler under grill, center top drawer has a torn gasket.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor in dry stores, operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gas piping on cook line heavily soiled with grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dry storage room soiled with mold like substance.
36-27-5
61
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server dropped of dirty to making a drink without hand washing.
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. David and Marisa require renewal of training.
53B-14-5
Basic - Condensation dripping from condenser recommend placing sheet pans on top to prevent cross contamination to food. Door doesn't have a tight seal around frame which could cause the condensation.
28-02-4
Basic - Debris in the plate cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Manager took to dish **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Dust build up around monitors on cook line. Exterior of hood system soiled.
36-50-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large plastic bins
24-08-4
58
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering pans not stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and breading on cook line not labeled
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.licensed displayed was for international drive location. License is current.
50-09-4
86
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink nozzles east side **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Refrigerator in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet in employees bathroom is loose and dripping. Manager called a plumber to fix it. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
82
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water throughout kitchen
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in cooler in waitstaff area is soiled on the bottom
23-03-4
90
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill bucket
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No secondary measuring device **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins
24-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield's showing pooling water over dish pit area
38-01-4
70
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade Trash can on top of cases of bread Soda Gunn nozzle **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets small reach in cooler Door reach in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By triple sink, ice machine and walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens bathroom
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283.
How does Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1283 is inspected around two times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants