The Olive Garden

8925 SW 162 Ave, Miami, FL 33196 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335467

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Grade A
Safety score 92 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 5, 2026 (3 days ago)

What drove the grade

No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.Intermediate · 5 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection
    1 intermediate, 5 basic
    -8
  • Safety score92

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

6 violations found
  1. First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    6 violations found:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 5 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

      Observed no secondary measuring device to test high temp dishwasher at dish level.

    Basic5

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed two plastic tongs in standing water at cook line. Operator discarded.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Observed brown cutting board no longer cleanable due to deep grooves. Operator discarded cutting board.

      Fixed on the spot

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      Observe device ice build up on ceiling inside walk in freezer.

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

      Observed standing water on the floor inside walk in cooler and freezer.

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

      Observed current license not displayed.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
In-use utensils properly stored1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Current license displayed1