GIANNI'S
936 N 58 ST, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727.381.3209
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Feb 1 2026 Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Employees with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation on pizza make line
Grease receptacle lid open.
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
Apr 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Feb 1 2026 Operator renewed license during inspection.
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.
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.
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
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink in front prep area. Operator refilled with soap.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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.
Employees with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation on pizza make line
Grease receptacle lid open.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitize bucket setup with detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator remade with bleach and water only.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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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
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemicals in hand sink in rear kitchen, removed
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee observed eating next to stand mixer in kitchen
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed making pizzas with no hair restraint
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
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
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cannoli filling thawing at room temp on prep cooler
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
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Gate left open surrounding outdoor ice machine
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Gallon of bleach in hand sink on cook line. Employee moved items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in pesto sauce. Manager removed bowl.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler truck arrived around 5am per manager.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up cooler and stand up freezer not secured
Nov 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler stained with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in sugar. Employee removed container.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Stand up cooler and stand up freezer not secured.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in container. Employee labeled cheese.
Apr 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some cove molding missing back area by restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Heavy Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. ice machine outside back area. Manager removed ice scoop
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerated in back area by public bathroom not secured
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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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.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cook line not identified. Employee labeled water
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bins in kitchen area have plastic containers with no handle in them.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket no inverted.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some cove molding missing back area by restroom
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Heavy Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. ice machine outside back area. Manager removed ice scoop
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in stand up cooler. Manager removed.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerated in back area by public bathroom not secured
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.
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 54F. Manager moved item to freezer.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in cheese. Employee removed.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Dough stored in bathroom area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in Bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach-in cooler soiled with food debris.
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.