THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT #4442

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch and bracelet.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan guard in microwave missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filter missing over oven next to kettles.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle submerged in white sauce base. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline reach-in cooler drawer gaskets soiled with old food debris and mold-like substances. Grill hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label debris on bins on shelf over prep table across from kettles. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve takeout boxes on floor in back prep area. Employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of powdered sugar with no label. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Square cutting boards grooved. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan guard in microwave missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grill hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on bins across from soup pots. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Knife handle on cookline melted. Manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Fan guards in microwave missing.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation over grill. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right lid open. Closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee with drink in walk-in cooler placed on shelf next to customer food.

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards grooved. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler on cookline gaskets soiled with old food debris. Dust accumulated on cook-line fan. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine plates surrounding nozzles soiled with mold-like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels, cellophane, and residue on stored pans. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling vents soiled with dust accumulation.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Bins wet nesting on upper shelf on prep line. Manager removed for recleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Cutting boards with deep grooves.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk containers soiled with grease and old food accumulation. Reach-in cooler on cookline gaskets soiled with old food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease accumulation. Soda machine plates surrounding nozzles soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels and label residue on food bins. Manager removed for cleaning. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Cracked lid on food bin in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded lid and replaced with another. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in outside back room.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( Asparagus) stored over ready-to-eat food ( grapes ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved grapes to top shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the dish machine area, manager stated that new tiles have been ordered. Air vent soiled at the back wait station area.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Container of personal ice cream on middle shelf in walk in freezer above food to be cooked for customers, manager placed item on the bottom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2 bulk container lids that are cracked. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. In both sanitizer buckets at the prep area, manager took the utensils to the dish area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden shelves holding Togo boxes at front server alley by the computer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior bulk containers soiled. Interior reach in cooler holding salad plates. Reach in cooler drawers gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Both buckets at the prep area. Employee made new sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Multiple Wooden pallets in the refuse area, manager stated items are to be picked up by the garbage trucks. Repeat Violation

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bags stored on the floor in outside storage closet.

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee scratched face/head the continued touching counter and putting items in a Togo bag.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board at prep. Stained spatulas at prep. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in the prep area with 2 garbage cans in front of it.

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Behind bar, employee got a different soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pack of gum on top of soup sealer.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board on the prep line with deep cut marks.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler in front of walk in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above fryers. Breadstick rack under counter. Outside of the bread warmer. Reach in freezer gasket soiled on cooks line. Prep sink on cooks line faucet is soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Red and white containers on cooks line. Togo boxes behind the bar.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Wooden pallets waited to be discarded by trash people.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled behind salad server cooler. At dish machine area.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48-56 - Cold Holding) employee had just restocked cheese. Employee placed items in ice water. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle behind bar. Stained cutting board behind bar.

Intermediate - Interference/obstruction with the inspector's right of entry and access at any reasonable time. Manager would not allow inspector to conduct inspection due to her being busy and she did not allow inspector to walk around the kitchen alone. Admin Complaint

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed bags of cookies opened on top of prep area next to pass through window.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf above prep. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water at 77°F on cooks line. Employees removed water and utensils. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer by fryers gaskets are soiled. Exterior of ice machine soiled with lime. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Flat plastic pans with old tape on them at prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed less than 100ppm in wiping bucket on server front line. Employees changed buckets. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in outside storage room with salt bags, water softener tank, and hot water heaters.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers at dish area stacked on top shelf in corner. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer under flat top missing a screw, when pulled out drawers could easily fall out on floor.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed half a jug of oil on floor in break room. Operator placed off of floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed wooden pallets outside of dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine. Table holding oven next fryers accumulation of grease.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers on shelf above prep table in prep area.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Small cooler at server wait station inside bottom.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of gloves on floor in dry storage hall. Operator placed gloves on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Plate cooling cooler at server line.

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Computer monitor attached to ceiling on cooks line soiled with dust.

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bags of salt on floor of outside storage room.