Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale
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5550 Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Olive Garden 1061 in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 21 times since early 2022, accumulating 70 violations—an average of 3.3 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting issues (cited at least twice), improper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, and food contact surface conditions. The most recent inspection on October 30, 2025 was completed with no further action required, documenting three basic violations involving consumer advisories and toxic substance control.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 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 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Olive Garden 1061 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden 1061 in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Olive Garden 1061 in Fort Lauderdale has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Olive Garden 1061 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on September 25, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive Garden in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Olive Garden 1061 in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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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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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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