The Olive Garden at 807 S University Dr in Plantation, Florida, was cited for four violations during a complaint inspection on September 20, 2024. The Italian restaurant chain, located in The Fountains shopping center in Broward County, was not ordered to close, but state records showed it must undergo a follow-up inspection.
Inspectors from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation documented two high-priority and two basic violations. The inspector’s note revealed that the restaurant addressed two issues on-site, but an administrative complaint was recommended due to a repeat violation involving temperature management.
Despite the infractions, Olive Garden maintains a 4.3-star rating from 5,043 Google reviews, indicating its popularity among Broward County diners. Marlene RM, a local guide, praised her recent experience, highlighting excellent service and food presentation.
Marlene RM shared: Another wonderful visit. Thank you. Awesome service from our waitress. The food was presented well on the dishes. Waitress checked on us frequently. Olive Garden has always been an excellent choice. Not a good idea to finish the breadsticks before the food arrive 🙂 and the soups always excellent.