Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala

Last inspected:

3363 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474

Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1015 in Ocala accumulated 91 violations across 22 inspections between 2016 and October 2025, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection—slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring: shell stock requirements appeared in at least 5 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 4 inspections, and employee health reporting violations in at least 2 inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on June 15, 2017, when the kitchen back door exit was found blocked. The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025 resulted in 6 violations including shell stock requirements and time-as-control issues, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
103Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Marion County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Marion County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. (Kitchen back door exit blocked with boxes and trash cans - the manager had an employee clear the back door exit) **Corrected On-Site**

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala last inspected?
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1015 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 29, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala?
The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1015 in Ocala are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala had?
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1015 in Ocala has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala find?
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1015 in Ocala was most recently inspected on April 29, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala ever been shut down?
No, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1015 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1015 in Ocala has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Ocala operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant (2017).

Nearby Establishments to Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

Poor Inspection Records Near Ocala

Stories You May Have Missed Ocala

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1015. How we collect and verify this data.