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Olive Garden Dover - Darden Restaurants Inc - #2

263 N Dupont Hwy

Last inspected Feb 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Routine

Feb 10, 2026

Violations recorded

2 recorded violations

notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 3-304.12Equipment and utensils

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In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Feb 10, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Apr 29, 2025

Violations recorded

6 recorded violations

notedCode 2-201.11Permits, training, and postings

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Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees

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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

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notedCode 4-501.11Equipment and utensils

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Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 5-501.17Other

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Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 5-501.113Other

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Covering Receptacles

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 6-501.11Facility maintenance

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Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods

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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

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notedCode 4-101.19Cleaning and sanitizing

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Nonfood-Contact Surfaces

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Apr 29, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Oct 15, 2024

No violations recorded

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source

Routine

Oct 15, 2024

Violations recorded

4 recorded violations

notedCode 6-501.12Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 5-501.17Other

Official wording

Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 5-501.113Other

Official wording

Covering Receptacles

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding
notedCode 6-303.11Facility maintenance

Official wording

Intensity-Lighting

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Oct 15, 2024 · Original Source

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