Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
1341 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197 in Port Charlotte has received 22 inspections between November 2022 and August 2025, documenting 112 total violations — more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. The facility averaged 5.1 violations per inspection over this period. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations in January 2024, April 2025, and March 2023; hand washing violations in April 2025; proper cooking temperature violations in April 2025; and shell stock handling violations in November 2022 and April 2025. Consumer advisory violations and chemical storage violations appear as recurring findings. A fire safety violation was documented on January 4, 2024 when a backdoor exit was observed blocked. The facility has not been subject to any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on August 26, 2025 was completed with no further action required, with 8 basic violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197 in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197 in Port Charlotte are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte had?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197 in Port Charlotte has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte find?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197 in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197 in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- 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 Port Charlotte had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197 in Port Charlotte has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Port Charlotte operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197 (2024).
Nearby Establishments to Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Poor Inspection Records Near Port Charlotte
Stories You May Have Missed Port Charlotte
Little Guys Pizza Had 7 High-Severity Violations in May. It Stayed Open.
A Port Charlotte pizza shop was cited for food from unapproved sources, no employee illness policy, and improper handwas…
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1197. How we collect and verify this data.