SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
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When was Olive Garden Dover - Darden Restaurants Inc - #2 last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Sep 21, 2026. The result listed by Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection was “Violations recorded”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
5 inspections on record, from Oct 15, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026.
Has Olive Garden Dover - Darden Restaurants Inc - #2 ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Oct 15, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspections
Routine
Sep 21, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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.
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.
Official record from Delaware Division of Public Health – Office of Food Protection, Sep 21, 2026 · Original Source
Routine
Feb 10, 2026
Violations recorded
2 recorded violations
notedCode 3-304.14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation
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.
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
Official Wording
Responsibility of Permit Holder, Person in Charge, and Conditional Employees
In Plain English
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.
Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods
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.
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.
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.
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.