DON GIOVANNI ORMOND BEACH
1930 W GRANADA BLVD STE 5, Ormond Beach FL 32174 · 3863104135
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over cheese in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -ricotta 44°f, chicken breast 45°f. Advised operstor to keep lid closed when not in use.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter at 90°f
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
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Employee eating while preparing food.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water draining onto floor surface from handwashing sink in kitchen.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -container of raw chicken stored over sauce and broccoli in reach in cooler.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -lasagna in reach in cooler.
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.
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. -individually packaged salmon.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container not labeled.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -partially cooked chicken breast stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray bottle with chemical cleaner stored on top of food in reach in cooler.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. -chicken breast being partially cooked, cooled before final cooking.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -box of Saran Wrap stored on hand wash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -open container of eggplant stored next to hand sink.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -chopped ham and sausage.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cutting board on top of handwashing sink and storage container in front of handwashing sink.
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.
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Nov 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pan of raw chicken stored over container of soup in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese at 46°f in top area of reach in cooler. Advised operator to add ice bags.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -spray cleaner bottle stored in food prep area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage in reach in cooler not dated.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Stored food not covered. -open bags of corn meal and bread crumbs in dry storage area.
Jun 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator replaced thermometer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -lasagna.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. -flour container stored next to hand-sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container not labeled.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jul 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat foods in reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken wings in reach in cooler.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris: can opener.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Soufflé cup used to dispense flour.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name,flour.
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.