DON GIOVANNI
1633 TAYLOR RD STE 5, Port Orange FL 32128 · 386-402-1449
Last inspected Jan 15, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mussels 55F, per employee less than 2 hours stored double panned in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to glass door reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked mussels 55F, per employee less than 2 hours stored double panned in top of reach-in cooler, operator relocated to glass door reach-in cooler to rapidly cool
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwashing sink in kitchen used to store metal pans, operator removed
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple drinks stored on shelf above reach-in cooler, operator discarded
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor behind cooking cooking equipment has a light accumulation of grease and food debris
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 99F, operator relocated to stove to rapidly reheat water, retested 30 minutes later, water 172F
Oct 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee restocked
Aug 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store scrubbing pads, employee removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
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/.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee restocked
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked lasagna portions, per operator cooked on Saturday, August 16, 2025, employee dated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler, operator relocated
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. -renovations are underway, mop sink was disconnected, plumber on-site reinstalled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by sauce pot, employee removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink -CHLORINE for warewashing machine
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine, employee refilled paper towels -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, employee refilled paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk-in cooler: cooked pasta, per employee cooked more than 24 hours ago lacking date marking
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of red sauce stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, employee relocated -pot of sauce stored on floor in cooking area, employee relocated
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -cooked steak container broken in walk-in cooler, employee relocated to new container and discarded
Stored food not covered. -cooked steak in walk-in cooler uncovered, employee covered
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee put gloves on and began preparing a salad without first washing his hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by stock pot, operator removed
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in beverage service area -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -single glass door reach-in cooler, relocated to front
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored in a prohibited area. -liquid butter stored on top of waste receptacle, employee relocated
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils stored in standing water 86F, employee relocated to stove to rapidly reheat
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sign at entrance to kitchen states "HAND WASH ONLY", provided handwashing signs
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons in plastic container on prep table, employee inverted
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter portions 55F, per operator stored overfilled in top of reach-in cooler less than 3 hours, operator relocated excess portions to lower part of reach-in cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in kitchen blocked by oil jugs, operator removed
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/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, operator installed paper towels
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage and lasagna, per operator stored in walk-in cooler more than 24 hours, operator dated
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 103F, operator dumped water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -signs throughout restaurant simply state "Hand Sink Only", provided handwash signs, operator posted
Aug 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven lightly soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in beverage area, operator filled soap
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -cutting board and sets of tongs stored on top of trash can, operator relocated to dishwashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a light accumulation of grease/food debris
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. -hood filters above stove soiled -outside of microwave oven lights soiled
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons on prep table, operator inverted
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -employee cleaned out
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.