Olive Garden in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
12870 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Olive Garden #1051 in Fort Myers has accumulated 76 violations across 25 inspections between 2017 and October 2025, averaging 3.0 violations per inspection, which is below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared in 13 of the 25 inspections, with employee health reporting violations cited in at least 6 separate inspections, indicating a recurring pattern in staff illness disclosure and management protocols. Fire safety violations were documented in three inspections between 2017 and 2019, including blocked exit paths and a locked exit door, all flagged for reporting purposes only. The most recent inspection on October 27, 2025 found two high-priority employee health reporting violations and was completed with no further action required. A prior inspection on July 17, 2025 resulted in a Warning Issued disposition after 12 violations were found, including multiple employee health reporting and allergen awareness citations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Olive Garden in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
Olive Garden in Fort Myers: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Olive Garden in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Olive Garden in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive Garden in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Olive Garden #1051 in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive Garden in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden #1051 in Fort Myers are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Olive Garden in Fort Myers had?
- Olive Garden #1051 in Fort Myers has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden in Fort Myers find?
- Olive Garden #1051 in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on July 20, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive Garden in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Olive Garden #1051 in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
- Has Olive Garden in Fort Myers had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Olive Garden #1051 in Fort Myers has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Olive Garden in Fort Myers operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Olive Garden #1051 (2017-2019).
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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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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