GIOIA EAT

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 adjusted apron and went to cook line to prepare bread for table without washing hands and changing gloves first. Reviewed with manager and employee proper handwashing policy and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, tray of raw fish and containers of raw chicken on shelf above bottled drinks. Manager moved raw items to bottom shelf opposite side of cooler. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not date marked from when finished. Repeat Violation

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Wrapped flattened pizza boxes standing on floor.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil at pizza station not labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed at callback inspection same. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of olive oil in pizza kitchen not labeled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: Observed at callback inspection same. Oil bottles not labeled. Time Extended

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Advised employee no to do this. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the pizza table, garlic in oil (70 - Cold Holding). Recommended TIme as a public health control. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Employee placed tags in order. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mozzarella draining in the hand sink in the pizza kitchen. Manager removed the mozzarella. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed tuna carpaccio not identified. The. Manager began marking menus to properly identify. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed romaine lettuce and mashed potatoes not date marked. Per the employee the items were prepared yesterday. The employee added date marks. Corrected On-Site

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. Giovanni 8/01/2021

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Batteries out. Manager added soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled bottle in the bar area. Per the manager it contained sanitizer. Manager labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Manager removed ice and cleaned and sanitized the ice machine interior. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on the grill in water at 74°F. The employee lit the grill to increase the water temperature. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected. Observed Parmesan and spices served uncovered. Manager discontinued service. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed pizza boxes stored on the floor. The manager moved the items to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon and beef steaks thawing on a prep table at room temperature. The items were below 41°F. All items placed in the flip top cooler for cold holding. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Manager moved cloth to sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a bottle of oil not labeled. Employee labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Reviewed procedures with manager. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Reviewed procedures with manager. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tray and espresso cups in the hand washing sink near the 3 compartment sink. Items removed from sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the bar. Manager provided towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near the 3 compartment sink or at the cook line. Dispenser's are not working. Dispensers fixed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed artichoke cream sauce not date marked. Per the manager the item was prepared yesterday. Manager added date mark.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom and in the kitchen.