GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Violations (13)

• 03A-02-5Critical

  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

  High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line: heavy cream (84F - Cold Holding) not in use. As per operator, was put for rush. Operator placed back into cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

  High Priority

• 41-07-4CriticalCorrected on site

  Container of medicine improperly stored.

  High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored above reach in coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

  High Priority

• 14-69-4

  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

  Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.

  Basic

• 10-17-4Corrected on site

  In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

  Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and triple sink operator removed knives during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

  Basic

• 10-20-4RepeatCorrected on site

  In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

  Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line on oven. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

  Basic

• 10-07-4RepeatCorrected on site

  In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

  Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on dessert table. Operator dumped water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

  Basic

• 51-18-6

  No copy of latest inspection report available.

  Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.

  Basic

• 23-03-4Repeat

  Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

  Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across cook line. **Repeat Violation**

  Basic

• 14-33-4Repeat

  Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

  Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**

  Basic

• 36-02-5

  Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.

  Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler.

  Basic

• 23-24-4

  Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

  Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.

  Basic

• 53B-14-5

  Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

  Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificates; 02/08/26. Duglas, Pedro, Fermin.

  Intermediate

• 08B-38-4

  Food stored on floor.

  Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base on floor under storage racks.

  Basic