Hallandale Beach, Broward County

GIOIA ITALY

701 N FEDERAL HWY STE 112, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 Intermediate
Jun 10, 2026
City
Hallandale Beach
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
7

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

05-05-4

Detail 24617054

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dying in both thermometers

16-33-4

Detail 24617052

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed test strips not being used routinely to test sanitation concentration.

06-09-1

Detail 24617053

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged reduced oxygen fish partially thawed. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24617055

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cook line low boy cooler.

Nov 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 7

12A-28-4

Detail 24214084

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched personal phone and proceeded to handle a clean container to stored cheese without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures.Employee washed hands correctly, . Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 24214086

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored above bag of fries and breads in Galaxy White Chest freezer. Employee moved raw beef during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24214082

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board stored on employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 24214085

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee replaced paper towel during inspection. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 24214083

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

41-17-4

Detail 24214080

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24214081

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24165256

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Connection point to container broken. Instructed operator to remove connections and place hose in container, primed and retested at 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24165251

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on above raw calamari in prep area reach in cooler. Operator properly separated Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24165255

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon stored fully thawed in sealed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing.

31A-09-4

Detail 24165257

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in bar area hand wash sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24165252

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.

06-09-1

Detail 24165253

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon stored fully thawed in sealed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24165258

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cook line cutting board. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24165254

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 23503963

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in cooler under flip top.; Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Stop Sale- Victoria Lower reach in cooler- Soft Cheese 60F Cold Holding Half and half 58F Cold Holding. Cooked Pasta 68F Cold Holding. Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door of unit unable to close. See Stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23503964

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in under salad flip top- Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Victoria Lower reach in cooler- Soft Cheese 60F Cold Holding Half and half 58F Cold Holding. Cooked Pasta 68F Cold Holding. Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door of unit unable to close. See Stop Sale . Admin Complaint

32-04-4

Detail 23503961

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed. Self closing doors are not closing completely. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Same- Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23503962

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Door of Victoria reach in under flip top not closing completely. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Same- Time Extended

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

03D-02-5

Detail 23482707

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy under prep table at entrance of kitchen - ; Cooked Beef (58F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23482711

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in cooler under flip top.; Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23482708

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in under salad flip top- Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale

01C-03-4

Detail 23482705

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.

31A-04-4

Detail 23482709

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Employees hands washing sink in dishwashing area. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 23482706

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed. Self closing doors are not closing completely.

08B-38-4

Detail 23482714

Basic - Cases of pizza boxes stored on floor at gluten free station. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23482713

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed raw fish not removed bag before thawing. Cook removed from bag during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

14-11-5

Detail 23482710

Basic - Door of Victoria reach in under flip top not closing completely.

22-08-4

Detail 23482712

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23482704

Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Sep 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.