GIANNI RISTORANTE
35 OCEAN REEF DRIVE SUITE 200, Key Largo FL 33037 · (941)367-2611
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked octopus and cooked ossobuco dated on 12 /04 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator segregated to be discarded.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed inside rice container, operator removed during inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked octopus and cooked ossobuco dated on 12 /04 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator segregated to be discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked octopus and cooked ossobuco dated on 12 /04 on shelves at walk in cooler. Operator segregated to be discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed on clams/ mussels tags.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at cook line, as per operator from last night. Operator discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding) on standing unit at cook line, as per operator from last night. Operator discarded during inspection.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observe at walk in cooler,cooked duck not tracking thawing date. As per Chef food was thawed the day before.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked meat balls (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler, dated on 11/24. Operator discarded during inspection. Also observed cooked veal (49F - Cold Holding)as per operator less than 3 hours,operator stored properly to cool down rapidly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour white bin container at kitchen area.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting boards at cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed lose gasket on reach in cooler drawer at cook line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooked meatballs container not covered inside walk in cooler.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in semolina white bin, employee removed during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean plastic containers in dishwasher area, employee removed during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed ice buckets stored on top of ice machine. Employee rearranged properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed marinara sauce container not covered inside walk in cooler, employee covered during inspection.
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.