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Olive Garden

3430 W Chandler Blvd, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-06214

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

84
Good

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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1000602023202420252026Aug 24, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 13, 2023 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 29, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 4, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 3, 2025 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 3, 2025 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Nov 19, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 20, 2026 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 8, 2026 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)85
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

Jul 8, 2026Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

HAACP log reviewed: 5/8;5/14; 5/15.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures; cooling procedures. Of note: work order to repair lights throughout the establishment. Work order for hot water line on hand sink in dish pit area. 2 Spray arms ordered. Ordered a new upright refrigerator.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

***2nd Consecutive Violation**** Observed not in use dish pit spray arm 2 inches below the flood rim. Also observed drain pipe from dish machine directly placed into floor drain under dish pit. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC had employee move spray arm onto holder. Employee moved drain lines out of main floor drain. ===Minimum 1"inch air gaps between drain pipe discharge and floor drains. Air gap is less than 1 inch. The end of a spay arm, faucet or its attachment extends below the flood rim of the sink. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

Apr 20, 2026Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.HACCP logs reviewed: 1/22/26; 2/26/26; 3/21/26Reviewed and discussed: cold holding procedures. Of note: Establishment has CO2 unit for soda dispensers. This requires and RPZ backflow on main water line. Please ensure RPZ is on water line to CO2 unit.Recommend: repair/replace upright Traulsen unit.Of note: Establishment will stop using ice machine by drain backing up.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed drain pipe from ice machine directly placed into overflowing floor drain under ice machine back up directly into drain pipe of ice machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC has placed emergency work order to repair issues. ===Minimum 1"inch air gaps between drain pipe discharge and floor drains. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13 - Priority: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap

#52 — Sewage and Waste Water Properly DisposedPriority5-402.13

Inspector's notes

Observed drain below ice machine is backing up into floor around ice machine. Notified Person In Charge (PIC). PIC has called for emergency work order. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-402.13 - Priority: Conveying Sewage

2025

Nov 19, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed HACCP logs from 9-18-25, 11-5-25, and 8-2-25.

Sep 3, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationB

Reviewed HACCP logs from 7-10-25, 7-16-25, and 8-6-25.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-101.11

Inspector's notes

Multiple chemicals items in spray bottles without correct label or identifying information. PIC discarded the unlabeled chemical items. Ensure that toxic materials are properly labeled. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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7-101.11 - Priority Foundation: Identifying Information, Prominence-Original Containers

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation8-103.12

Inspector's notes

ROP Alfredo sauce and Zuppa Toscana items cooling without an X bag. Employee was asked which bag was the bag that the cooling logs were being filled out with and the employee was unsure. Ensure that the last full bag of the ROP products are marked with an “X”. This is the bag that will be used to record cooling temperatures on the ROP HACCP Log. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. 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. Addl Notes: Cooling time and temperatures for Marsala and garlic wine sauce were not recorded on the HACCP log for 8-6-25. Establishment was approved for reduced oxygen packaging variance and is required to keep accurate logs. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-8-103.12 (A) - Priority: Conformance with Approved Procedures; Compliance with HACCP Plan. 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.

Apr 3, 2025Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Recommended getting the reach-in unit on the far right of the make-line serviced. Reviewed HACCP logs for dates: 1/30/25, 2/22/25, and 3/9/25

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw salmon directly above sliced tomatoes in the walk-in. Notified person in charge and they relocated the salmon. 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.

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority7-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed stainless steel cleaner on the top of the table with nozzle directly over breadsticks. Notified person in charge and they moved the cleaner to the chemical storage area. Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-201.11 - Priority: Separation-Storage Predefined Comment: Chemicals must be stored away from food, utensils, and single service items at all times to prevent contamination. All chemicals were relocated and properly stored by PIC at time of inspection.

2024

Dec 4, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Cooling logs for ROP product were checked for dates 4/16/2024, 11/21/2024, and 12/02/2024 and all complied with their approved variance/HACCP plan.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed trays of breaded chicken, raw chicken, cheese patties, breaded ravioli, breaded eggplant, and sliced peppers and onions with raw shrimp in the rightmost bottom reach-in cooler at the cook line with temperatures ranging from 47*F-51*F. The unit has an internal temperature of 56.3*F, measured using min/max thermometer. Establishment take temperatures of unit four times a day. PIC was able to provide documentation that two hours prior the unit was holding below 41*F. Instructed PIC to move the product to the walk-in to rapidly cool the products back down to 41*F. PIC instructed an employee to move the product onto a rack and put into the freezer to be rapidly chilled. All foods improperly cold held were moved to an alternate cooling device at time of inspection. PIC agreed to not use the unit for TCS products until it can keep the product below 41*F. PIC put in a work order at time of inspection. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were relocated to alternative functioning refrigeration unit to rapidly cool to 41°F at time of inspection. 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.

Sep 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Calibrated thermometer. Reviewed HACCP logs for the following dates: 7/13/2024, 8/15/2024, 8/18/2024

Apr 29, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Calibrated thermometer.Discussed the cooling procedure for the cooked pasta.Reviewed HACCP logs for the following dates: 1/30/2024, 2/7/2024, 3/9/2024Emailed and confirmed 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: Nathaniel Sfreddo

2023

Dec 13, 2023Routine1 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.Verified HACCP logs for 12/2/23, 12/4/23 & 12/5/23.*Discussed with person in charge to transition to updated HACCP logs*Inspection report provided via email; confirmed delivery onsiteOn 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: Olga Berrelza

#49 — Non-Food-Contact Surfaces CleanCore4-601.11

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils---During inspection observed food debris in the bottom layer of the glass cooler in the kitchen. The person in charge stated they would clean equipment. Ensure all equipment, food-contact surfaces, and non-food contact surfaces are cleaned and maintained clean at all times. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Aug 24, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Reviewed HACCP logs for 8-13, 8-14, 8-18, and 8-21.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: Nathaniel Sfreddo

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation8-103.12

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 8-13-23 was not accurately completed. Cooling time and temperatures for Pasta Faggioli and chicken gnocchi 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

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 →