Olive Garden
A°1010 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-01244
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 7, 2026RoutinecleanA°
Observed HAACP dates: 5/14; 6/14; 6/21Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cooling procedures; hand washing procedures. Glove usage during food preparation. Recommend: RPZ test yearly. Have test on file.
Apr 22, 2026Routine2 foundationall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: glove usage of employees during food preparations. Of note: Small one door refrigerator to left of salad station is not in use. Work order to address hot water at hand sink in prep room. Recommend adding work order to hand sink in bar area. Of note: Establishment has CO2 for soda stations. The water line will require an RPZ backflow. Please ensure RPZ is present on water line.
Inspector's notes
Priority Foundation-8-103.12 (B), Pf: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. ===At time of inspection no final cool time temperature was observed on 2/21/2026 for Alfredo Sauce. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). ===== Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP Records. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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8-103.12 (B) - Priority Foundation: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances.
Inspector's notes
Observed inside main walk in unit with establishment cooling containers of cut tomatoes in medium size containers stacked 1x4. Internal temperatures of bottom 2 containers was 46.8*F-48*F. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee rearrange. ===Improper cooling method. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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3-501.15 (A) - Priority Foundation: Cooling Methods. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Nov 12, 2025Re-InspectioncleanA°
Correction of the priority foundation item(s) #48 found during the inspection conducted on 11/4/25 was verified by the inspector on 11/12/25 via electronic means.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Nov 4, 2025Routine1 foundationB°
Reviewed HACCP logs from 9-22-25, 10-16-25, and 11-1-25.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Ride along with RS# 871.
Inspector's notes
Establishment does not have a thermometer or temperature indicating test strips for high temperature dish machine. In hot water mechanical ware washing operations, an irreversible temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.
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4-302.13 - Priority Foundation: Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Sep 2, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB°
Reviewed HACCP logs from 8-15-25, 8-16-25, and 8-22-25.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Carbonara sauce, spicy three meat sauce, and seasoned tomatoes-51-62F in the ice bath area behind the cookline. Employee stated that all items had been in the ice bath for about three hours and relocated to the walk in cooler. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: At 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
*SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* Quat sanitizer solution in cloth buckets with concentration at less than150ppm. Solution was remade to proper concentration. Ensure that sanitizers are at proper concentration according to manufactures directions. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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Repeat Violation 3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
Apr 17, 2025Routine1 coreA°
Reviewed HACCP logs from 1-12-25, 3-12-25, and 4-12-25. Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that that PHF/TCS foods are cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that that pesticide/insecticides are applied by certified applicator.
Inspector's notes
Two moist cloths stored on the prep table/make line area in front of the grill. PIC removed cloths. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces should be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution.
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3-304.14 - Core: Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
2024
Nov 26, 2024RoutinecleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed HACCP logs from 9.7.24, 7.7.24, and 17.7.24 at time of inspection.
Sep 25, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed HACCP logs from 9-4-24, 9-12-24, and 9-22-24.
Inspector's notes
Observed tray of raw chicken above bags of broccoli in the bottom of the make-line unit on the right. Notified person in charge and they relocated the chicken to the left where the chicken was stored. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination. Predefined Comment: All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code.
Apr 11, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation1 coreall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed with the PIC about ensuring that employees eat and drink in designated areas away from open food items and that employees are limiting contamination of ready to eat foods by wearing gloves or by other approved methodsReviewed HACCP logs from 3-12-24, 4-5-24, and 4-6-24.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Trevor Matz,Award: Not Participating
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.-----Carbonara and mushroom sauce-49-51F in the ice bath area over the cookline. Employee stated that both items had been in the ice bath for less than three hours and relocated to the walk in freezer to rapidly cool. Ensure that PHF/TCS foods are maintained at 41F or below. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-8-103.12 (B), Pf: Conformance with Approved Procedures; HACCP records. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances.----HACCP log for 4-6-24 was not accurately completed. Cooling time and temperatures for meat sauce were not recorded. PIC stated that cooling logs will be accurately completed in the future. Establishment was approved for reduced oxygen packaging variance and is required to keep accurate logs. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.---Two containers of cooked pasta-45-51F cooling in the cooler drawer unit in the cookline area. The PIC stated that both items were made and began cooling within the last two hours and relocated to the walk in cooler to properly cool. Ensure that food items are cooled in equipment that is arranged to facilitate heat transfer. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
2023
Nov 30, 2023Routine2 coreA°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteVerified HACCP logs for 11/30/23, 11/18/23 & 11/13/23. *Discussed with person in charge to transition to updated HACCP logs*On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Tracy Burns
Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment---During inspection observed a condensation line to have a small leak. Per the person in charge stated the specified condensation line would be repaired to prevent leaks. Please ensure all equipment is maintained in good repair at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-5-501.114, C: Using Drain Plugs-During inspection observed the drain plug missing from one of the trash receptacles. Per the person in charge the drain plug will be provided. Please ensure receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Aug 23, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°
This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided the PIC with when to wash handout.Reviewed recent HACCP logs.Emailed the inspection report.No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Trevor Matz
PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.---Employee in the cookline area picked an item up off of the floor then went to handle in use utensils, plate, and food items without washing hands. Employee in the ware wash area handled dirty equipment then went to handle clean equipment without washing hands. Both employees were asked to wash hands and did so. Ensure that employees wash hands after engaging in activities that may contaminate hands. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Priority Foundation-4-202.11, Pf: Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability; Smooth, Easily Cleanable. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.----Two in use ice buckets broken/cracked along the bottom. PIC discarded both buckets. Ensure that food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →