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NameOLIVE GARDEN #1312
Address9421 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
PINEVILLE NC 28134
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/16/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single service and single use articles. -P Observed several wait staff plating soups, salads and other exposed foods without first washing hands when returning to the kitchen from dining room. CDI - PIC discussed long-term compliance with wait staff for compliance. -2-
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed flying insects near drink station used by wait staff. EHS observed pest control maintenance information. Maintain current schedule and increase as necessary to ensure facility is rid of insects. -0-
40 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed two (2) food employees engaged in food prep (cooking line items, preparing bread sticks, etc.) with watches and not wearing effective hair restraints. 2-402.11 Use head coverings, beard guards and clothing to restrain body hair from contacting exposed food, equipment, and utensils. EHS reviewed with PIC that employees plating and working with exposed food are food employees while performing these tasks and the requirement to wear effective hair restraints during those times. -0-
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping cloths in red bucket under pasta prep station at 100ppm. Per wall placard, concentration shall be 150ppm-400ppm. CDI - PIC advised and concentration corrected. -0-
44 1 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed wet nested metal pans stored directly above 3-comp sink. Separate and allow to air dry prior to stacking. Other areas were checked and no wet stacking. REPEAT -1-
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Observed pitted nonstick coating inside cooking pans at cook line. Replace. -0-
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed buildup on ceiling vents near cook line. Clean. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed missing light fixture over rear dry storage with eating utensils table for rolling silverware. Repair. -0-