GIOVANNI'S MAIN STREET KITCHEN

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap while preparing raw chicken in the kitchen, operator stopped employee and educated on importance of washing hands with soap. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over a pan of cooked rice, operator moved sausage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by cart by the ice machine, employee moved it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no testing kit for quaternary solution. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed white guard in the ice machine with black like substance on it, employee clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle in a container of sugar, operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed employee chewing gum in kitchen while prepping food, employee discarded gum. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler by the office. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exterior door with gap underneath in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand wash sink in the kitchen, sent operator copy by email. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lids are both broken off the dumpster.

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test strips for quaternary solution.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine in the kitchen. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacks of cups in the wait staff area, water in between, operator moved to air dry properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler by the office in the kitchen and a torn gasket in the reach in cooler on the salad bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door with gap underneath it.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed two reach in freezers with ice buildup in them in the kitchen.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing signs at the hand wash sink in the pizza area and at the hand wash sink in the kitchen, emailed owner a copy. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of goo gone next to the macaroni noodles in dry storage, owner removed. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a strainer of lasagna noodles in the handwashing sink, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a styrofoam cup in a container of flour operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in prep area have dust on them in the kitchen.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks in several areas in the kitchen on prep tables and in reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse in a prep area in kitchen next to walk in freezer, owner moved. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler next to the office and the reach in cooler next to the salad bar. Repeat Violation

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the pizza area. No handwashing signs in either women's or men's bathroom. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in shed behind kitchen one can of corn, one can of cannellini beans and two cans of black olives dented. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground meat and hard raw shell eggs on top of marinara sauce and lasagna noodles in reach in cooler by the office, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook washed hands with gloves on did not use soap then proceeded to go back to prepping, educated on proper handwashing, the cook removed her gloves and correctly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose at the mop sink.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen area no hot water, operator informed a work order was in and a plumber was coming out. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a slime like substance on the guard in the big ice machine located in the kitchen.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of salt and a bowl in a container of rice located in kitchen, manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in a couple of areas in the kitchen on prep tables near food, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in kitchen on shelve next to office, pans were stacked and wet in between. Observed at both wait stations stack of drinking cups that were wet in between. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in kitchen by the office, the gaskets are ripped on both doors and in poor repair. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of Mello Yello and one case of root beer for the soda dispensers on the floor in the storage closet, operator removed. Observed a container of base on the floor in the storage area, operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the kitchen area has food debris in it.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the front area where the pizza oven is.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of foil sheets located under shelve on the floor, manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sheet pans for the pizza that were not inverted on top of a bakers rack in the kitchen, operator turned upside down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of scale inside and outside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with broken/ missing top, cutting board placed over hole to seal top. Operator states that the unit is being replaced and are working with contracted service to get new unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: Time Extended

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: 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. Found at 0ppm primed and restarted corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. 08B-02-4 Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed croutons at buffet not covered. Manager had lid added and will search for permanent solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 01B-13-4 Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion soup dated 9/12 homemade tomato sauce cooked 9/14see stop sale. Reference: 3-701.11(A) FC and 3-101.11FC and 509.032(4) FS: 3-701.11(A) A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under Section 3-601.12, honestly presented. 509.032(4) The division may stop the sale, and supervise the proper destruction, of any food or food product when the director or the director's designee determines that such food or food product represents a threat to the public safety or welfare. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 01B-13-4 Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion soup dated 9/12 homemade tomato sauce cooked 9/14see stop sale. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 03B-01-6 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (120F - Hot Holding) cook reheated to 165F. Reaheated to 165F Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Manager showed emails where plan had been submitted. Corrective Action Taken

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. Inspector provided form and signed during inspection. Priority: Intermediate

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on employee's who are engaged in open food preparation. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands. Reference: 2-303.11 FC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on employee's who are engaged in open food preparation. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands. Reference: 2-303.11 FC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector at inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Added labels Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed open containers of bacon bits and croutons stored not protected at self service buffet.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze gaurd insufficient at self service buffet. Observed sneeze gaurd does not fully protect foods on buffet as per code. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (72F - Cold Holding) held on counter at pizza make area. Observed pizza prep reach in cooler : ricotta (52F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce made onsite (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella shredded (48F - Cold Holding); shredded sausage (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); burger (57F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding) cooler ambient air at 50F. Foods placed in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Must discard by 330pm. Repeat Violation

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. Inspector provided form. Corrected On-Site

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. Inspector provided form Corrective Action Taken

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

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed silverware and single service cup lids stored in splash zone of handsink. Splash guards insufficient. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed lemons stored in splash zone of handsink at front counter. Splash guards insufficient. Repeat Violation

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

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sneeze guard not adequate at self service buffet. Not protected from above, not fully protected for sneeze guard.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger stored over ready to eat beans, sauce , pasta. Manager removed to bottom of cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli ham (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Deli ham and other deli meats wrapped in paper and in plastic well unable to benefit from cold hold temperature s. Cut tomatoes placed in plastic bin above well. Cut tomatoes dropped into well meats unwrapped and plastic lid placed over container. White sauce found at 51F from day before. In contrast with bottom of cooler motor on bottom of cooler. See stop sale. Advised put lower rack at Least two inches above floor of cooler to promoate air circulation and even cooling through out cooker. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at pizza cook station used to store electronic box and dirty pizza oven rag

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Drink pitchers stored in basin of sink adjacent to handsink basin exposed to splash from washing hands.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans on floor at outside storage, manager put on shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.observed pizza cook wash hands in cold water as evidenced by inspector washing hands directly after and no hot water available at sink for over 2 minutes. Manager will re-educate on hand wash procedures. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over and on top of a container of pickled pinions onions reach on cooler. Raw meat moved to another location. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken in ziploc placed with raw beef on reach in freezer.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed cheese cakes brought in to establishment in coolers cakes were made at a persons home . Stop sale issued. Items were removed from premises. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wait area handsink used as dump sink also handsink is a double basin with one faucet for both filling tea and storing utensils on one side the other says handsink but used for dump sink as evidenced by ice in basin.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On mop sink at back door.

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on lower shelf on kitchen beside fresh vegetables and single service items. Removed.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.operator sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Emailed operator the food allergen awareness sheet.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee filling up water in a container at kitchen handwash sink. Educated the employee.

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

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 - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of the machine. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple sugar containers at display cooler unit. Operator labeled the food items. Corrected On-Site