Lake Mary, Seminole County

GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA

875 RINEHART RD, Lake Mary, FL 32746

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
1 High Priority
Feb 23, 2026
City
Lake Mary
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Feb 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 24390716

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken stock (68F - Cold Holding); - beef stock (68F - Cold Holding) Observed on the counter. Operator states less than 4hours. Operator moved to cooler. Corrective Action Taken

03C-89-4

Detail 24390711

Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - floured chicken breast. Provided blank forms to operate

22-20-5

Detail 24390713

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

16-15-4

Detail 24390714

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays

14-01-5

Detail 24390709

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cups no handle used to scoop shredded cheese Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 24390715

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler

36-24-5

Detail 24390712

Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. - above three comp sink

23-03-4

Detail 24390708

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - rolling cart and flour bin next to dough mixer

29-49-6

Detail 24390710

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler

Sep 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

03F-10-5

Detail 24004104

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the slice and garlic knots - operator has blank forms not filled out. Operator filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24004099

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

16-15-4

Detail 24004102

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish trays

23-24-4

Detail 24004107

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pizza cooler - cookline coolers Repeat Violation

32-12-6

Detail 24004101

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 24004098

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - water accumulation at back door

31B-04-4

Detail 24004105

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink at dish station

22-16-4

Detail 24004103

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. - salad cooler

25-05-4

Detail 24004100

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. - wiping cloth on floor in storage closet

29-49-6

Detail 24004106

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - salad cooler - cookline cooler - keg cooler Repeat Violation

Jan 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

14-15-4

Detail 23475496

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Home Depot buckets used to store pizza dough

31A-11-4

Detail 23475502

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at cook line used to fill water into pitcher

36-34-5

Detail 23475493

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23475495

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

14-11-5

Detail 23475494

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn at salad cooler Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23475500

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - in walk in freezer Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23475497

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near back door causing retention of standing water

23-03-4

Detail 23475499

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk in cooler fan covers dusty

29-49-6

Detail 23475503

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - main cookline cooler Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 23475501

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed tomato over pizza sauce in walk in cooler Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 23475498

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jul 9, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 15Total: 17

29-34-4

Detail 22965491

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb - threaded faucet at cook line

03F-10-5

Detail 22965506

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the slice - fresh garlic in oil at front counter - garlic bread Emailed forms to operator. Operator filled put Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22965505

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

16-15-4

Detail 22965493

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks Repeat Violation

23-24-4

Detail 22965497

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pasta cooler Chef cleaned Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22965504

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents in kitchen dusty

32-12-5

Detail 22965503

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 22965501

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

14-11-5

Detail 22965502

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on salad cooler

36-73-4

Detail 22965507

Basic - Floor soiled in walk in cooler and walk in freezer

36-24-5

Detail 22965508

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling - above triple sink

38-07-4

Detail 22965499

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over triple sink

23-03-4

Detail 22965492

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves soiled above salad Delfield cooler - shelves in warehouse wash station

35B-03-4

Detail 22965494

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - metal shed in back with exterior doors no automatic closure. - back door

29-49-6

Detail 22965498

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - salad Delfield cooler

08B-17-4

Detail 22965496

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over bottled juices in walk in cooler. Manager moved ** Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22965500

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine

46-01-4

Detail 22965495

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - back door blocked with metal bar. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Aug 3, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 22174992

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station ; garlic and oil (75F - Cold Holding) operator will move to time along with the pizza

03F-10-5

Detail 22174987

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

22-20-5

Detail 22174990

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black moldlike substance present

21-17-4

Detail 22174988

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor.

38-01-4

Detail 22174989

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -in the dish area

31B-04-4

Detail 22174993

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area hand sink

23-03-4

Detail 22174994

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled -grease build up on the exterior of the fryer, grill -wooden cart -racks in the walk in cooler rusted

29-20-5

Detail 22174991

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Floor drain at the dish machine not able to handle the dish machine draining

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 13

03A-02-5

Detail 22154379

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; ham (45F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler

11-27-4

Detail 22154377

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.

22-02-4

Detail 22154373

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the make cooler soiled

16-37-1

Detail 22154376

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

03F-10-5

Detail 22154378

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided blank form to operator

29-28-4

Detail 22154381

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filters not dated

22-20-5

Detail 22154371

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

21-16-4

Detail 22154375

Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. On the floor

14-11-5

Detail 22154380

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Auto fill for the sanitizer and soap in the dish area are not feeding

38-01-4

Detail 22154374

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cover missing in the dish area

31B-04-4

Detail 22154372

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area sink

23-03-4

Detail 22154382

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in the walk in cooler soiled - wooden cart soiled

36-27-5

Detail 22154384

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Service alley wall soiled

47-03-4

Detail 22154383

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Extension cord used at the dishwasher