Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa
Last inspected:
2801 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612Part of: Olive Garden Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa averaged 5.0 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since 2016, tracking closely to the statewide average of 5.2 and maintaining an unblemished record with no emergency closures or disciplinary actions. Proper cooking temperatures have been cited in 8 of the last 9 inspections, a recurring pattern spanning from September 2023 through March 2026, suggesting persistent issues with temperature monitoring or verification protocols. Chemical storage violations appeared in 3 of the past 5 inspections (May 2025, January 2025, January 2024). The facility has been subject to complaint-based inspections at least 7 times in the past 3 years, with the most recent complaint inspection on March 19, 2026 resulting in an "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" disposition with 4 basic violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 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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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa last inspected?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa had?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa find?
- Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa was most recently inspected on July 23, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Olive Garden Italian Restaurant in Tampa 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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.
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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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