GIOVANNI

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication being stored with food. Operator removed medication. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator has no tags from fresh mussels

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large batches of sauce made on premises with no date marking.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Chemical mix tank is soiled with debris

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black and red pepper have cups with no handles inside. Operator removed cups. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle door. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line, observed utensils in standing water 70F degrees.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw scallops being stored over marinara sauce. Operator rearranged products. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed raw shrimp and calamari being stored over marinara sauce this visit Operator rearranged products. Admin Complaint

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. National registry of food service professionals 11-27-21 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Required employee training expired for all employees this visit National registry of food service professionals 11-27-21 Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees unisex bathroom has no lid on garbage can. This is a repeat violation from 5-5-25 Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Time Extended

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided forms to Operator who began having employees sign. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex/women's bathroom in the back of the house.

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license and posted in conspicuous location. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen, end of cook line, no soap. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in server station, under soda dispenser.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of ready to eat sauce. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched container to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean dishes. Operator removed chemical. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. 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 pasta and lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to garlic powder.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of frozen lasagna stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Operator placed lasagna off of floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 12/1/2023.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over cooked pasta on cook line and raw calamari over sauce in reach in cooler in salad area. Operator moved items for proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce and cooked pasta stored on floor in walk in cooler, also containers of lasagna pieces stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator in process of moving items for proper storage. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touch dirty dishes then touch clean. Operator educated dishwasher on proper hand washing and dishes were rewashed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp, chicken and veal over cooked tomato sauce. Operator moving for proper storage. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags not kept for 90 days. Operator was not aware tags needed to be kept, recently started using fresh. Educated operator on proper dating and keeping of tags.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with a black/green mold-like substance.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoops touching flour, bread crumbs and sugar. Operator moved for proper storage.. Repeat 2/9/2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in freezer in bar area.

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan for clean up vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with plan. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered trash receptacle in women's restroom. Operator switched with covered from mens restroom. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching flour, bread crumbs, sugar and salt. Operator moved for correct storage. Corrected On-Site

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. Observed dish machines both in the kitchen and the bar area at 0ppm. Set up manual sanitation. Dishwashers repaired before end of inspection, now reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by a pitcher in it. Operator removed pitcher. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed handle of ice scoop in bar area and service station touching ice. Operator removed for cleaning and proper storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

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.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in cheese bin in walkin cooler. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation

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. Operator removed packaging on fish. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves in walkin cooler.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit on cooks line at 09°F. Operator moved pot to burner for heating. Corrective Action Taken