What is Olive Garden's health inspection score?

Olive Garden has a SafeDine safety score of 54 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Olive Garden last inspected?

Olive Garden was last inspected on December 6, 2023. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Olive Garden have?

Olive Garden has 49 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Olive Garden safe to eat at?

Olive Garden has a safety score of 54/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Olive Garden

Name: Olive Garden
Address: 3351 CANYON BLUFF BLVD, Dallas, 75238
Rating: 54

3351 CANYON BLUFF BLVD, Dallas

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/6/2023

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0Fair

Dallas

Ranked #756 of 1000 in Dallas

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Dec 6, 2023

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.9

Avg Violations

31 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-46

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-25 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2018

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

May 2019

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2019

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jun 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec 2020

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Jun 2021

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Mar 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Mar

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

10 Routine

Dec 23

Routine InspectionLatestScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-1*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
Follow manufacturer's instructions>Quat levels to high>observed at or above 500 ppm

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-2*32 Equipment and Utensils Multiuse Materials durable−2
Do not line shelves with cardboard>must use non-absorbent materials that are easily washable & will retain its shape
DAL-3*37 Storing the food at least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor−2
Observed bags of pasta on the floor of walk-in freezer
DAL-4*39 Cutting surfaces.−2
Replace all worn cutting boards
DAL-5*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean any food debris/grease on racks of walk-in cooler

Base deductions−13 pts

Jun 23

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*10 Clean Sight and Touch−5
Can opener blade dirty
DAL-3*20 Grease Trap Tickets−5
No current grease trap/liquid waste manifest

Basic (5)

−10 pts

DAL-2*34 Remove dead/trapped pests−2
Remove trapped/dead pest
DAL-4*21 Outfitter-Certified Food Manager−2
Register food manager certificates with City
DAL-5*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
Observed employee eating & drinking behind bar
DAL-6*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean shelves in walk-in cooler of any food debris/residue
DAL-7*45 Lockers to be used to store personal items−2
Place employee food/personal items in distinguished area

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 22

Routine InspectionScore: 98

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

DAL-1*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
Clean floor grates/drains
DAL-2*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
Post RFSM in public view

Base deductions−4 pts

Mar 22

Routine InspectionScore: 95

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*32 Equipment & Utensils resistant pit,chip, crazing−2
Replace torn gaskets of RIC units where needed on cook line
DAL-2*41 Food Labeling - Bulk Food w/ Card or Sign−2
Label all food containers with common name when removed from original container/pkg> seasoning shakers
DAL-3*42 Dirty nonfood contact surfaces−2
fan covers inside WIC observed with dust accumulation
DAL-4*43 Light - 50 foot : Food and utensils area−2
Replace broken light under vent hood.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 21

Routine InspectionScore: 96

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-2*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
bar cooler units and satellite units dirty with soils and mold must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Basic (1)

−2 pts

DAL-1*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors under equipment dirty with food debris and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-7*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler units in all areas dirty with soils, food debris, spills and grease accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*35 Hair Restraints effective−2
employees with long hair not using hair nets must be have hair nets to avoid cross contamination by employees
DAL-2*29 Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or o−2
PIC must be ensure employees check concentration of chemicals to verified proper elimination of bacteria and virus sanitizer buckets 200 -400 ppm Quat concentration
DAL-3*45 Premises free of litter−2
trash bags full during operational hours must be empty to avoid contamination and pest harboring
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
cooler unit door broken salad bar must be repair to proper condition to maintain food temperature of 40 F or below plate warmer broken must be repair or replace to proper condition
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors behind equipment dirty with soils, food debris and litter must be clean to avoid cross contamination
DAL-6*39 Soiled linens storage−2
soiled linen and clothing inside open bags must be keep in a closed container with lid to avoid unlawful smells and pest harboring

Base deductions−17 pts

Jun 20

Routine InspectionScore: 90

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-6*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
cooler units at bar area dirty with drippings, sugary water and food debris must be clean to avoid cross contamination food surfaces must be clean when observed contamination during operational hours

Basic (6)

−12 pts

DAL-1*29 Food thermometers provided and accessible−2
missing thermometers inside cooler units must be have visible and working thermometers inside cooler units
DAL-2*34 Devices to stun/electrocute flying insects−2
blue not working inside kitchen area must be replace or repair to proper condition to help eliminate pest
DAL-3*47 RFSM Certificate - Not Display−2
missing RFSM on site must be have FSM registered with the city
DAL-4*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
gaskets broken on bar cooler units must be replace or repair to proper condition to maintain proper food temperatures
DAL-5*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
floors inside kitchen and bar area dirty with food debris, spills and drippings also floors behind equipment with soils accumulations all floors must be clean to avoid contamination and pest harboring ceiling and vents dirty with dust and soils accumulations must be clean to avoid contamination
DAL-7*44 Waste Receptacles thoroughly cleaned−2
drain covers dirty with food debris and litter drainage receptacle covers must be clean to avoid contamination and pest harboring

Base deductions−17 pts

Dec 19

Routine InspectionScore: 93

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-3*10 Equipment and Utensils Cleaning-contamination−5
bar cooler units dirty with spills and juice drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination cooler units at kitchen area with food debris, spills and drippings must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*39 Equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.−2
cooler unit door with broken door and gasket must replace, repair and adjust to maintain proper food temperature use as public hazard control
DAL-2*42 Floors/walls/ceiling/nonfood dirty−2
bar area behind equipment- floors dirty with spills and drippings - must be clean to avoid pest harboring and contamination
DAL-4*46 Water, Plumbing, and Waste Plumbing Systems-good repair−2
dump sink with stagnant water must be replace or repair to proper condition to prevent cross contamination
DAL-5*43 Clean vent syst:Intake/exhaust air ducts−2
cover fans inside WI cooler unit dirty with soils and dust accumulations must be clean to avoid cross contamination

Base deductions−13 pts

May 19

Routine InspectionScore: 88

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

DAL-1*14 When to wash hands before donning new gloves−5
DAL-2*02 Cold Hold (41øF/45øF or below)−5
tomato 48'f

Basic (3)

−6 pts

DAL-3*21 RFSM - Not On Site−2
DAL-4*22 Handlers-Certificate Not On Site−2
DAL-5*31 Individual, disposable towels−2

Base deductions−16 pts

Nov 18

Routine InspectionScore: 92

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

DAL-4*10 Q.A. PPM - follow manufacturer's direction−5
maintain it at 200 ppm quat

Basic (4)

−8 pts

DAL-1*36 Cloths in-use for wiping between uses stored−2
DAL-2*35 Eating food, chewing gum, drinking beverages, or using tobacco−2
drinking open cup
DAL-3*39 Keep utensils handles upright or protected−2
DAL-5*28 Date marking > 24 hrs,on site,temp 41F−2
onion, cheese

Base deductions−13 pts

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Data source: Dallas DEH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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