Leesburg, Lake County

THE OLIVE GARDEN #1171

10026 US 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 3, 2026
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 3, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 24451275

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken tenders over fries, manager fixed. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 24451272

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. -Under sink across from ice machine.

14-10-4

Detail 24451273

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Plastic container cracked. -Strainer. -Metal colander. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 24451274

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under tilt skillet.

22-08-4

Detail 24451276

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of hot box.

23-03-4

Detail 24451271

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under tilt skillet. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Hoods. -Soda gun holster at bar.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 24115374

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -Cook used sanitizer towel and then began working with food. Manager coached employee. She washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24115376

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of pizza oven. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24115375

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Wait station salad cooler. Corrected On-Site

29-19-4

Detail 24115373

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -At end of cook line near ware wash.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

36-34-5

Detail 23698791

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

50-09-4

Detail 23698790

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-07-4

Detail 23698788

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23698789

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -By salad station. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23698792

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Wires above cookline.

22-16-4

Detail 23698787

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Pull out drawer under salad station.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23050384

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cheese 46f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 23050388

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under pizza oven.

25-05-4

Detail 23050387

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Saran wrap under soap. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 23050386

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Above steam wells on cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 23050385

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of sugar.

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

08B-38-4

Detail 22691968

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bag of peppers by salad cooler. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22691972

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -On top of pizza oven.

22-16-4

Detail 22691971

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad cooler at wait station. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22691970

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Over cookline.

02D-01-5

Detail 22691969

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Breading container. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22410937

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 48f, Shrimp 49f, Chicken 49f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed in freezer to rapid chill. Rechecked shrimp 40f, Pasta 43f, Chicken 42f. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22410938

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Bar entrance. Corrected On-Site

Mar 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 21873870

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager coached employee. Employee washed hands.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21873867

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical stored over wine bags at bar. Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 21873872

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair on cookline.

36-17-5

Detail 21873868

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Around floor drains on cookline.

22-08-4

Detail 21873871

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21873873

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Stove top.

29-08-4

Detail 21873866

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. At warewash. Plumber has been scheduled for repair. Corrective Action Taken

22-16-4

Detail 21873869

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water in front cooler at bar.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-13-4

Detail 21620502

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Plastic tray with hole in it. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21620499

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Bottom of oven in rear kitchen.

22-16-4

Detail 21620500

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in glass cooler at bar. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21620501

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Gloves stored under paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site

Jun 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 21162645

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 21162647

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 21162644

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some speed racks in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 21162646

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Toilet paper in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20973105

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20973104

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-10-4

Detail 20973106

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Reach in cooler gasket under flat grill.

14-69-4

Detail 20973107

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer condenser.

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 20510897

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken breast patty (132°F - Hot Holding) after one hour. Corrective action taken. Reheat the chicken breast to 165° within two hours for temperature recovery. Corrective Action Taken

13-07-4

Detail 20510900

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook prepping food with a watch on in the back prep area. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20510899

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on the cook in line and Back oven in the prep area. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 20510901

Basic - Light not functioning. Oven light is out

25-06-4

Detail 20510902

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates found by the soup warmer in the bread station. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20510898

Basic - Wet wiping cloth located at the bar is not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site