St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

GIANNI'S

936 N 58 ST, St. Petersburg, FL 337106325

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 Intermediate
Apr 24, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24536172

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on salad prep cooler is stained -inside of soda machine nozzles soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 24536175

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 24536174

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employees with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation on pizza make line Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

33-29-4

Detail 24536173

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24536169

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 24536170

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

08B-63-4

Detail 24536171

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-24: Time Extended

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 6Basic: 8Total: 19

09-01-4

Detail 24521797

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled cooked pizza slices with no gloves Operator put gloves on to continue food preparation. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 24521796

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Warewashing taking place with only soap and water in one compartment of the 3 compartment sink, no rinse or sanitize compartment set up. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for proper warewashing. Emailed operator English and Spanish warewash posters. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 24521803

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Feb 1 2026 Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24521807

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding, retemped at 50F moved to freezer); sliced ham and provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46F, moved to freezer) Items in reach in salad prep cooler. Operator had taken temperatures at 11AM and all temped 41-42F. I took my temps at 3:44PM, but because the temps would have taken some time to rise I decided to allow the operator to cool the foods rather than stop sale. Operator moved all temperature control for safety foods to different cooler and will discontinue use of this unit until it has been serviced. bruschetta (45F - Cold Holding, retemped at 45F. Moved to freezer to rapid chill) Stored too low in cooler by restrooms. Operator rearranged cooler so that temperature sensitive foods would store high and non TCS foods would store lower. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

41-18-4

Detail 24521811

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator filled sanitize compartment of sink with water and proceeded to pour over a cup of bleach into compartment. He then pour out more than half the sink and diluted, tested at 50PPM. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24521801

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on salad prep cooler is stained -inside of soda machine nozzles soiled Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24521813

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. 3 employees hired within last 60 days presently working, no proof of health reporting agreement. Emailed operating health reporting agreement. Operator printed and had new hires sign. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24521809

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front prep area. Operator refilled with soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-14-4

Detail 24521800

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager has no knowledge of how to set up a 3 compartment sink or proper warewashing procedures. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24521799

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees hired over 60 days ago have no proof of food handler training. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24521808

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink on cook line near 3 compartment sink. Water temped 80F. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24521812

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 24521804

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad cooler not holding foods 43F. Operator moved all TCS items to a different cooler, and some to the walk in freezer. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24521814

Basic - Employees with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation on pizza make line Repeat Violation Warning

33-29-4

Detail 24521802

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24521798

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24521805

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

21-03-4

Detail 24521806

Basic - Sanitize bucket setup with detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator remade with bleach and water only. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 24521810

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Repeat Violation Warning

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 24217644

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza prep area ricotta (71F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 24217647

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemicals in hand sink in rear kitchen, removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 24217642

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee observed eating next to stand mixer in kitchen

13-03-4

Detail 24217645

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed making pizzas with no hair restraint

08B-38-4

Detail 24217646

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24217639

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

10-01-5

Detail 24217641

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin

06-01-5

Detail 24217648

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cannoli filling thawing at room temp on prep cooler

08B-63-4

Detail 24217640

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use, rear gate left open

08B-62-4

Detail 24217643

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Gate left open surrounding outdoor ice machine

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31A-09-4

Detail 23617964

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon of bleach in hand sink on cook line. Employee moved items. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23617967

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

14-01-5

Detail 23617968

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in pesto sauce. Manager removed bowl. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23617966

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

08B-38-4

Detail 23617963

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler truck arrived around 5am per manager.

14-69-4

Detail 23617965

Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

08B-63-4

Detail 23617969

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up cooler and stand up freezer not secured Repeat Violation

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23360274

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta soup (50F - Cold Holding); pico (50F - Cold Holding). Employee moved items in walk-in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23360276

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler stained with food debris. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23360271

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar. Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23360273

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-69-4

Detail 23360270

Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

08B-63-4

Detail 23360272

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up cooler and stand up freezer not secured. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 23360275

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container. Employee labeled cheese. Corrected On-Site

Apr 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22823123

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained prep area. Oven soiled with food debris back area. Can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

36-03-4

Detail 22823118

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some cove molding missing back area by restroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 22823120

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22823121

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22823122

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

10-08-5

Detail 22823124

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. ice machine outside back area. Manager removed ice scoop Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

08B-63-4

Detail 22823119

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerated in back area by public bathroom not secured Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: Time Extended

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 22657382

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained prep area. Oven soiled with food debris back area. Can opener soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22657385

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22657381

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22657387

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cook line not identified. Employee labeled water Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22657388

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bins in kitchen area have plastic containers with no handle in them. Repeat Violation Warning

24-05-4

Detail 22657384

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket no inverted. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22657386

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some cove molding missing back area by restroom Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22657390

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 22657379

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22657380

Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22657378

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. ice machine outside back area. Manager removed ice scoop Repeat Violation Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 22657383

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in stand up cooler. Manager removed. Warning

08B-63-4

Detail 22657377

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerated in back area by public bathroom not secured Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22657389

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Black bin has white substance in bin not identified. Manager label sugar. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 22367835

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk-in . Employee moved eggs. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22367844

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 54F. Manager moved item to freezer. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 22367836

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed manager information packet.

11-27-4

Detail 22367843

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. Emailed manager the procedures.

22-02-4

Detail 22367840

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.

14-01-5

Detail 22367839

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in cheese. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22367842

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22367837

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in kitchen.

08B-37-4

Detail 22367846

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Dough stored in bathroom area. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22367841

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

10-08-5

Detail 22367838

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

31B-04-4

Detail 22367834

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in Bathrooms.

23-03-4

Detail 22367845

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach-in cooler soiled with food debris.

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 21913860

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

08B-37-4

Detail 21913858

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Unlocked reach in cooler in customer bathroom area. Trays of dough in same area Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 21913859

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage in standing water in Three compartment sink. Operator turned water on Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-37-4

Detail 21572941

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Trays with dough in bathroom hallway

Jun 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21137718

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Plan review stated that plans have been submitted and are awaiting approval Time Extended

25-09-4

Detail 21137719

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Pizza boxes in hallway to bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-14: Time Extended

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21079429

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Time Extended

25-09-4

Detail 21079428

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Pizza boxes in hallway to bathroom - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-11: Time Extended

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

50-17-2

Detail 20915740

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

51-16-7

Detail 20915742

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. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20915741

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 out of 3 cooks need hair restraints

25-09-4

Detail 20915739

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Pizza boxes in hallway to bathroom

Nov 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

03F-02-5

Detail 20677899

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the operator has determined time. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20677898

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

53A-05-6

Detail 20677892

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/ manager started shift during inspection Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20677897

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in Parmesan cheese in reach in cooler near bathrooms

40-06-5

Detail 20677894

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20677895

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees observed in prep area cooking without hair restraints

12B-13-4

Detail 20677896

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Next to salad station

25-09-4

Detail 20677891

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Employee placed bags over pizza boxes near bathrooms Corrected On-Site

08B-63-4

Detail 20677893

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Reach in cooler and reach in freezer near bathrooms need to be locked while customers present