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THE OLIVE GARDEN ITALIAN RESTAURANT #1881
1175 DAWSONVILLE HWY NW , GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 7, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving pest control.
Inspection history
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A97July 7, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving pest control.
A open bait box was observed next to the Dumpster exposing the poison in the box. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”A97November 26, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed chef cooking food in the kitchen with no beard Restraint. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Note: The chef immediately covered his mastache during the inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”A99April 2, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving garbage & waste.
Damaged lids were observed on top of the Dumpster. 1. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, a returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside the food service establishment shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers. New Violation.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(q) - outdoor refuse areas, curbed & graded to drain (c)”A96August 30, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
One of the hand sinks in the men's rest room was observed at 96 Degrees Fahrenheit. The Mop sink had not hot water. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”A95February 26, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving menu & labeling and handwashing & hygiene.
Two containers of whipped cream were observed in the walk in refrigeration unit with expired sell by dates. 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P Note; Both containers of whipped cream were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Hot running water was observed at 95 Degrees Fahrenheit at the kitchen hand sink. Also there was no hot running water at the Mop sink. 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Pf.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”A92October 24, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving permit & posting and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed two unlabeled ROP bags in the walk in refrigeration unit. 511-6-1.10(5)(c) - Conformance with Approved Procedures (P, Pf) (c) Conformance with Approved Procedures. If the Department grants a variance as specified in subsection (5)(a) of this Rule, or a HACCP plan is otherwise required as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(65), the permit holder shall: Note: PIC immediately discarded both bags during inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.10(5)(c) - conformance with approved procedures (p, pf)”Observed chef cooking food in the kitchen with no beard Restraint. (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Note: Chef immediately put on a hair restraint during inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed hand sink/eyewash station to be leaking water. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Note: PIC will call plumber to fix the leaking issue.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 069-FS-2011-05028. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
