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GIANNIS ITALIANO

425 N ALEXANDER ST, Mount Dora FL 32757 · 352-735-3327

Last inspected Jun 19, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats44
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508644
Grade history
NOV 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
APR 26
JUN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jun 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled. Operator cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with clear liquid at front counter. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Upstairs restroom door.
Basic/32-04-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor by cook line. Floor by three compartment sink.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
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Food stored on floor. Box of crotons. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go plates upstairs dining area. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Apr 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26 Operator paid before the end of inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with red liquid at front counter.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter under hand washing sink next to ice machine.
Intermediate/29-28-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in the kitchen
Basic/24-05-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under table next to reach in cooler Floor behind reach in cooler. Floor under hand washing sink next to ice machine.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom upstairs.
Basic/31B-04-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets by pizza area. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by pizza area. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers. Operator inverted
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board on prep table soiled. Mixer head soiled Slicer soiled..
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under prep table by cook line soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw salmon stored over cheese in reach in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - milk
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - mixer head - white cutting board on make line
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - pasta
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of sandwich press.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Raw salmon stored over sauté mushrooms.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray foam stored above 3 compartment next to spices.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime - can opener - white cutting boards on line - Electric slicer
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - under cooking equipment
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on walk-in cooler. - Exterior of sandwich press
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board on cooks line - Mixer head
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - Floor under cooking equipment.
Basic/36-01-4
Food stored on floor. - cases of can goods in storage closet
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior cold holding units on cooks line. - grates on stove top range - Dishwasher trays
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut sausage 46° Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Mixer head - electric slicer - white cutting board on cooks line.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket on Frigidaire freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. - cans of tomatoes in dry storage area.
Basic/08B-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Dish trays
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cold holding units on cooks line
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt in dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.