Olive Garden
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Olive Garden has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Tifton restaurant, which scores around 94. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed several dishes with encrusted food debris in main kitchen in salad tong storage area, dish washing area on clean dish shelf, cheese grater container (salad tongs, cheese graters, metal pans, cold salad plates) Corrected on site: All dirty dishes/utensils were placed in dish washing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Discussed different procedure for cleaning salad tongs and cheese graters to ensure they are properly cleaned to sigh and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Dec 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed time/temperature control for safety food being cold held at temperature greater than 41 degrees F in the large ice bath in rolling cart in main kitchen and on ice bath on prep top cooler in grill prep area. COS: soup not held at 41F or below in ice bath was discarded and braised beef was placed in walk-in-freezer to cool to 41F since beef had not been out of temp longer than an hour. CA: Keep all items cooled in large ice bath in rolling cart below 41F and all food kept on ice bath in prep cooler must remain 41F at all times. Employee stated braised beef will be kept in cooler drawers moving forward. Once soups/sauces in ROP cools to proper temp, take out of ice bath and place in walk-in-cool or ensure ice bath keeps food 41F or below at all times.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes with encrusted food debris: Salad tongs, cheese graters, food containers, drink nozzles. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: All dishes placed in dish washing area to be rewashed. Management will address with dish washing staff.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bags of cooled soup held in ice bath in main kitchen not held at 41F which is required by the HACCP plan (see temp log). COS: Soup was discarded by employee. CA: Once soup has cooled to 41F in ice bath, ensure soup is moved to walk-in-cooler to maintain 41F or that ice bath keeps soup at 41F at all times.
511-6-1.10(5)(c)
70
Jun 25, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several dishes with encrusted food debris: ladles, dicer, sealer, food containers and lids, cheese graters, shakers. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: All dishes placed in dish washing area to be rewashed. Management will address with dish washing staff.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed interior of microwaves soiled. CA: Microwaves shall be cleaned every 24 hours. COS: Microwaves cleaned by employees.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
82
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed person in charge could not demonstrate awareness of the six diseases that are transmissible from food employees. Observed person in charge could not demonstrate awareness of the five symptoms that relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. COS: Showed PIC Darden employee ill policy; instructed to become familiar with policy.
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink on cook/grill line lacking proper hand drying provisions. COS: paper towels refilled at sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
9-2 - compliance with variance, specialized process and haccp plan
Inspector notes: Observed cooling logs not completed for ROP food items. Observed fire chart not completed. CA: General manager stated he would follow-up with staff that did not complete required forms. Will report to State office. Email forms to Brooke.Pearson@dph.ga.gov for the next month.
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: - Observed employee drinking from unapproved container (can) in cook area in kitchen. - Observed employee stainless steel cup stored on top of dish washing machine in ware washing area in kitchen. - COS, can was discarded and employee washed his hands. Stainless steel cup moved from on top of dish washer. Ensure employee drinks are in single service cup with a lid and a straw if it will be in the kitchen and stored away from food prep areas and away from dishes/single service items.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
70
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution and sanitizer dispenser not at proper minimum strength. COS: Sanitizer solution changed out and added sanitizer to it. PIC is contacting company to adjust dispenser.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no maximum registering thermometer for dishwasher. Thermometer shall be obtained.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of food debris at sealer for HACCP soups and sauces, underneath kitchen equipment, underneath lid of salad prep top cooler, cooler gaskets, clean dish shelf and under cold hold drawers. CA: Ensure all non-food contact surfaces are wiped down daily to prevent accumulations from building.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Olive Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Olive Garden on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Olive Garden?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Olive Garden.
How does Olive Garden compare to other restaurants in Tifton?
Olive Garden most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Tifton average of 94.
Has Olive Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Olive Garden have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Olive Garden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Olive Garden inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Olive Garden is inspected around three times per year on average.
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