The Olive Garden 1134

5801 Lake Worth Rd, Greenacres City, FL 33463 · Permanent Food Service · License 6008105

C
Grade C
Safety score 71 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 22, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.High priority · 11 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 22 routine inspection
    3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic
    -29
  • Safety score71

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

12 violations found
  1. First visitSep 22, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    12 violations found:

    • 3 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority3

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the Process Waiver or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.

      1. Operator observed labeling bags with an initial, however HACCP plan requires use of full name written on bags. 2. Observed five cheese sauce not listed in reheating log provided by operator. 3. Observed temperatures and time of reheating were not accurate in log.

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Observed employee wiping counter with soiled and wet wiping cloth then handling cleaned utensils to fill cook chill bags in kitchen without first handwashing. Advised employee to wash hands.

      Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

      Observed employee touch apron with bare hands and then handled bagged sauce immediately after without handwashing first in kitchen. Advised employee to wash hands.

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic8

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Utensils in poor condition.

      1. Observed several clear containers stored cleaned at clean utensil rack in warewash area with breaks, cracks, and missing sections.

    • Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.

      Observed employee wiping food prep table with soiled and wet wiping cloth in kitchen.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of breadstick oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cookline in kitchen.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area.

      Observed one clear containers stored cleaned with mold like substance on it stored and nested with several other cleaned clear containers.

      Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Observed cleaned clear and metal containers wet nesting on storage rack in kitchen. Operator removed and began to rewash at the time of inspection.

      Fixed on the spot

      Forks observed stored upright with the food-contact surface up at cleaned utensil storage in kitchen.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

      Observed employee personal bag stored directly on food equipment and next to utensils at food prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

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Most cited

Clean equipment storage and air drying3
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Food out of temperature1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Employee personal belongings1
Manager certification and employee training1