Olive Garden in Brandon
Last inspected:
2602 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Olive Garden in Brandon has been inspected 23 times since 2016, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has accumulated 137 total violations with no emergency closures. Employee health policy violations—including employee health reporting and proper cooking temperatures—have appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections, most notably in April 2025 when a Warning Issued disposition followed citations for employee health policy and employee health reporting violations. Toxic substance control violations were cited in October 2025 and December 2024. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with 4 basic violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Olive Garden in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Olive Garden in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Olive Garden in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive Garden in Brandon last inspected?
- Olive Garden in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive Garden in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden in Brandon are: Proper ventilation, Employee health policy, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Olive Garden in Brandon had?
- Olive Garden in Brandon has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden in Brandon find?
- Olive Garden in Brandon was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive Garden in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Olive Garden in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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