The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant # 6485

522 Gulfgate Center Mall, Houston, TX 77087
Italian
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant # 6485, located at 522 Gulfgate Center Mall in Houston, TX, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 21, 2025. This inspection identified six minor violations, including issues with customer notification of inspection reports, cleaning frequency of nonfood-contact surfaces, and hand-washing sink faucet temperature. Previous inspections for this Italian restaurant have generally been low-risk.

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Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Feb 6, 2025
Routine Inspection (001)
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Jun 10, 2024
Routine Inspection (001)
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Oct 21, 2025 Inspection
8-304.11(k) the permit holder shall notify customers that a copy of the most recent establishment inspection report is available upon request by posting a sign or placard in a location in the food establishment that is conspicuous to customers or by another method acceptable to the regulatory authority. (corrected on site)
20-20(c)
Cleaning frequency. nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as is necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles, and other debris.
20-21.11(a)(07)
Hand-washing sink faucets. hand-washing sink not equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100°f (38°c) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. hand-washing sinks in facilities providing custodial care for preschool age children that are used only by the children may provide only cold running water.
20-21.19(b)
Floors. floors and floor coverings of all food preparation, food storage, utensil-washing areas, walk-in refrigerating units, dressing rooms, locker rooms, and toilet rooms shall be kept clean.
20-21.22(a)
Maintenance. walls / ceilings, including doors, windows, skylights, and similar closures, not kept clean. (corrected on site)
20-21.23(a)
Food establishment failed to maintain on premises a certificate of completion of the food handler course for each food employee.
20-53(g)
Substantial (Critical)
Serious (Major)
General (Minor)