THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT # 1741
1696 US HWY 27 · SEBRING · Highlands County · FL 33870
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-13-4High Priority – 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 an employee bare hand changing garbage, taking it outside and upon returning to kitchen to position did not was his hands. Operator coached employee on proper procedure and he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 2
14-05-4Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard in the walk in freezer with food stored on it and must be changed out when soiled or daily. Operator replaced it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed salad ingredients accessed by multiple staff members in the kitchen uncovered and open to dust or dirt. Operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:50 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.