Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville
Last inspected:
2711 Clark Butler Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 in Gainesville has had 22 inspections recorded since 2016, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations were cited in at least 8 of the recent inspections, a recurring pattern spanning from January 2023 through August 2025. Consumer advisory violations appeared in nearly every recent inspection, indicating persistent issues with notification requirements. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauge readings in the red zone were documented in 2017 and 2020. The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 was completed with no further action required, citing violations related to proper hand and arm washing and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville: Comparison to Alachua County Averages
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 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· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 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· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville last inspected?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 in Gainesville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 in Gainesville are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville had?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 in Gainesville has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville find?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 in Gainesville was most recently inspected on December 4, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville ever been shut down?
- No, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 in Gainesville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 in Gainesville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Gainesville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #4498 (2017-2020).
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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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