Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin
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34970 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1689 in Destin has logged 19 inspections since December 2022, accumulating 64 violations and averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health reporting violations, including failure to properly document or respond to sick workers, appeared in at least 4 inspections across the record. Handwashing facility and procedure violations were cited in 5 separate inspections, indicating a recurring management gap in one of the highest-priority food safety controls. Consumer advisory violations—failure to properly warn customers about foods prepared with time as a sole control method—appeared in 6 inspections, suggesting systemic issues with communication of preparation methods and food safety labeling. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 identified 6 violations including high-priority employee health reporting and time-as-control violations, and a Warning was issued, escalating the facility from routine compliance to formal notice.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin: Comparison to Okaloosa County Averages
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 5 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections1 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin last inspected?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1689 in Destin was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1689 in Destin are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin had?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1689 in Destin has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin find?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1689 in Destin was most recently inspected on September 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Destin ever been shut down?
- No, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1689 in Destin has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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).
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