Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford
Last inspected:
10 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1526 in Sanford has accumulated 125 violations across 24 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection — in line with the statewide average of 5.2 but demonstrating persistent compliance challenges. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Chemical storage violations appeared in at least 5 separate inspections (2025-09-23, 2025-05-29, 2024-12-10, 2023-10-30, 2023-06-07), establishing this as a recurring management issue. Food contact surface violations were documented in at least 3 inspections (2025-09-23, 2025-05-29, 2023-10-30). Consumer advisory violations — typically involving raw or undercooked shellfish — appeared in multiple recent inspections (2026-02-03, 2025-09-23, 2023-06-07). Fire safety violations were cited on two occasions: in 2024, the kitchen rear door was blocked by boxes of paperwork, and in 2016, flammables were stored near a source of ignition. The most recent inspection on February 3, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 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 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford last inspected?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1526 in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1526 in Sanford are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford had?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1526 in Sanford has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford find?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1526 in Sanford was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1526 in Sanford 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 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 Sanford had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1526 in Sanford has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Sanford operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Olive Garden Italian Restaurant (2016).
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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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