GIGI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
4399 GULF BLVD, Saint Pete Bch FL 33706 · (813)363-3344
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2015023597 | Apr 20, 2015 | Jun 29, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Frozen lasagnas in freezer no date marked.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors. Both restrooms.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. A locking device needed for when not in use. Located outside. Unit covered from overhead.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Lasagna prepared on 12/9 in walk in freezer not dated
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle at host stand
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep tables on cook line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on shelf over prep table on cook line
Equipment in poor repair. Damaged metal fryer baskets in fryer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomato strips on dry storage shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black debris on rear prep station of kitchen, slicer soiled with food debris last used this am, mixer head soiled with flour.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed drink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink.
Food stored in undrained ice. Cod filets in undrained. Employee moved to pan with strainer.
Food stored on floor. Case of bread in freezer on the floor. Employee moved case of bread to shelf.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 came into work no hand wash before touching foods to be prepared. Educated employee and he washed his hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream opened 5-8 no date mark. Employee dated cream.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled with debris, slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaning areas during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer 200+ppm corrected to 50ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table near microwaves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee ear buds on prep table under microwave. Employee removed ear buds.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door.
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.