Olive Garden
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
47
Score
The Olive Garden located at 1380 85 Hwy in Fayetteville, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on October 24, 2025, with a score of 47. This inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and seven minor violations. Previous inspections for this Italian restaurant have generally resulted in medium-risk classifications.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
47
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Sep 9, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
61
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
Violations — Oct 24, 2025 Inspection
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in non-single-use containers and in containers without straws and lids. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be handled to prevent contamination and shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the hand sink at the bar was being used to dump drinks in it. COS. Staff educated. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS food that was stored above 41 F (cheeses, green beans, scampi, mashed potatoes, tomatoes). COS. Items shall be discarded 4 hours after it was brought out, which i. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility is using time as a public health control for lettuce and tomatoes, however, it was ~2:40 PM and the facility had 3 PM written on items that were already in the cooler. The lettuce was being refilled, unknown when the tomatoes were brought out. COS. Time changed to what time the items were broughout. CA: Facilities using time as a public health control shall have a written plan, follow those procedures, and properly mark the time of items.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters throughout kitchen. COS. Wet wiping cloths placed into sanitizer buckets. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop stored in stagnant, cold, iced water and another stored in stagnant, room temperature water. COS. Removed. CA: Scoops shall be stored using an approved method such as under running water, in hot (135 F) water, in product with the handle above the level of the food, or in/on a clean container/surface.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking or shall be stored to drain.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use items stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Items inverted. CA: Single-use items shall be stored to prevent overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment, especially heavy accumulation at the bar and at the waiter station. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored on and above food and food contact surfaces throughout the kitchen. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee activities and belongings shall be in a designated location to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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