OLIVE GARDEN RESTAURANT

178 WOLF ROAD, ALBANY, NY 12205 · Restaurant (Restaurant)

40 inspections

1. InspectionMar 3, 2026

   4 infractions

   • 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
     • Not Critical Violation
2. InspectionJan 10, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 15D: Improper storage of cleaning equipment, linens, laundry unacceptable
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
     • Not Critical Violation
3. Re-InspectionJun 6, 2024

   0 infractions

4. InspectionApr 9, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 3C: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
     • Critical Violation
   • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
     • Not Critical Violation
5. InspectionMar 25, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 5A: Potentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.
     • Critical Violation
   • 16: Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
     • Not Critical Violation
   • 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
     • Not Critical Violation
6. InspectionFeb 22, 2023

   0 infractions

7. InspectionFeb 6, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 1H: Food from unapproved source, spoiled, adulterated on premises.
     • Critical Violation
8. InspectionFeb 8, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 13B: Garbage storage areas not properly constructed or maintained, creating a nuisance
     • Not Critical Violation
9. InspectionOct 19, 2021

   1 infraction

   • 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
     • Not Critical Violation
10. InspectionJul 6, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 12A: Hot, cold running water not provided, pressure inadequate
      • Not Critical Violation
11. InspectionJan 29, 2020

    2 infractions

    • 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
      • Not Critical Violation
12. InspectionApr 2, 2019

    0 infractions

13. InspectionJun 15, 2018

    0 infractions

14. InspectionNov 14, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
15. InspectionOct 18, 2016

    7 infractions

    • 14B: Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 7F: Precooked, refrigerated potentially hazardous food is not reheated to 165�F or above within two hours.
      • Critical Violation
    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 14A: Insects, rodents present
      • Not Critical Violation
16. InspectionDec 8, 2015

    4 infractions

    • 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8C: Improper use and storage of clean, sanitized equipment and utensils
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
17. InspectionDec 16, 2014

    2 infractions

    • 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
18. InspectionSep 30, 2014

    1 infraction

    • 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
      • Not Critical Violation
19. InspectionMay 14, 2013

    6 infractions

    • 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 5E: Enough refrigerated storage equipment is not present, properly designed, maintained or operated so that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly and stored below 45�F as required.
      • Critical Violation
    • 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
      • Not Critical Violation
20. Re-InspectionFeb 5, 2013

    1 infraction

    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
21. InspectionJan 28, 2013

    10 infractions

    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 12C: Plumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 3C: Food workers do not use proper utensils to eliminate bare hand contact with cooked or prepared foods.
      • Critical Violation
    • 11C: Food contact surfaces not washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any time of operations when contamination may have occurred
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 11D: Non food contact surfaces of equipment not clean
      • Not Critical Violation
22. InspectionJan 24, 2012

    0 infractions

23. InspectionFeb 3, 2011

    3 infractions

    • 10B: Non-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 14A: Insects, rodents present
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 12E: Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing
      • Not Critical Violation
24. InspectionFeb 2, 2010

    1 infraction

    • 14C: Pesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator
      • Not Critical Violation
25. InspectionMay 14, 2009

    3 infractions

    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 11A: Manual facilities inadequate, technique incorrect; mechanical facilities not operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
      • Not Critical Violation
26. InspectionJan 22, 2008

    3 infractions

    • 15B: Lighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
27. InspectionJan 22, 2007

    1 infraction

    • 15A: Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces
      • Not Critical Violation
28. InspectionJan 31, 2006

    4 infractions

    • 8E: Accurate thermometers not available or used to evaluate refrigerated or heated storage temperatures
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8B: In use food dispensing utensils improperly stored
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 8A: Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked)
      • Not Critical Violation
    • 11B: Wiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions
      • Not Critical Violation
29. InspectionMar 2, 2005

    0 infractions

30. InspectionFeb 6, 2004

    0 infractions

31. InspectionFeb 24, 2003

    0 infractions

32. InspectionFeb 6, 2002

    0 infractions

33. InspectionJul 17, 2001

    0 infractions

34. InspectionJan 22, 2001

    0 infractions

35. InspectionMar 2, 2000

    0 infractions

36. InspectionFeb 17, 1999

    0 infractions

37. InspectionJul 8, 1998

    0 infractions

38. InspectionMar 21, 1997

    0 infractions

39. InspectionMay 29, 1996

    0 infractions

40. InspectionDec 18, 1995

    0 infractions