Fayetteville, Fayette County

Olive Garden

1380 85 HWY FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

Food
Latest score
81
Oct 24, 2025
City
Fayetteville
County
Fayette
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 8110 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking or shall be stored to drain.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-use items stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Items inverted. CA: Single-use items shall be stored to prevent overhead contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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.

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 935 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed staff with long, painted and short, painted fingernails handling food and preparing it for final service. COS. Staff washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Fingernails shall be kept short and free of polish/paint unless wearing gloves.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees wearing watch and large rings while preparing food. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking or shall be stored to drain.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of debris inside equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 876 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the facility was unable to produce verifiable means of employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement. CA: Facility shall have verifiable means of showing employee health reporting requirement acknowledgement.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Drinks moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be handled to prevent contamination.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that one of the hand sinks was blocked and inaccessible due to dishes being stored in the hand sink. COS. All items moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible and only used for washing hands.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the ice bin at the waiter station had an accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the ice machine. COS. Ice burned and container and lid washed, rinsed, and sanitized. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be kept clean to sight and touch.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the facility was washing produce (strawberries, limes) in the bar dish sink that was actively being used to dump drinks. COS. Produce removed and washed and rinsed at the vegetable sink. CA: Produce shall be washed at a prep sink that is dedicated for the purpose of washing produce and/or preparing RTE foods so long as the sink washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors under shelves; observed broken tiles in kitchen. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be kept in good repair.

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of debris inside equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of debris on the floors under shelves; observed broken tiles in kitchen. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be kept in good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee belongings above and on food contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee activities and belongings shall be in a designated location to prevent contamination.

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed staff with long, painted fingernails handling food and preparing it for final service. COS. Staff washed hands and donned gloves. CA: Fingernails shall be kept short and free of polish/paint unless wearing gloves.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees wearing bracelets and jewelry on their wrists while preparing food. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, jewelry may not be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly dried prior to stacking or shall be stored to drain.