GIOIA ITALY
701 N FEDERAL HWY STE 112, Hallandale Beach FL 33009 · 754-789-4209
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on above raw calamari in prep area reach in cooler. Operator properly separated
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024007089 | Jan 30, 2024 | Jun 24, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Batteries dying in both thermometers
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed test strips not being used routinely to test sanitation concentration.
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. Observed commercially packaged reduced oxygen fish partially thawed. Operator removed from packaging.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in cook line low boy cooler.
Nov 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched personal phone and proceeded to handle a clean container to stored cheese without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures.Employee washed hands correctly,.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container of raw beef stored above bag of fries and breads in Galaxy White Chest freezer. Employee moved raw beef during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board stored on employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Removed during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwashing machine. Employee replaced paper towel during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled degreaser spray bottle during inspection.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Interior of Microwave soiled. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Connection point to container broken. Instructed operator to remove connections and place hose in container, primed and retested at 100ppm chlorine
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on above raw calamari in prep area reach in cooler. Operator properly separated
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Raw salmon stored fully thawed in sealed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in bar area hand wash sink. Operator removed
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. Raw salmon stored fully thawed in sealed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing. See Stop Sale
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cook line cutting board. Employee removed
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned at time of inspection
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in cooler under flip top.; Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in under salad flip top- Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed. Self closing doors are not closing completely.
Door of Victoria reach in under flip top not closing completely.
Jan 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy under prep table at entrance of kitchen -; Cooked Beef (58F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in cooler under flip top.; Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in under salad flip top- Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Employees hands washing sink in dishwashing area.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed. Self closing doors are not closing completely.
Cases of pizza boxes stored on floor at gluten free station. Employee elevated.
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. Thawed raw fish not removed bag before thawing. Cook removed from bag during inspection.
Door of Victoria reach in under flip top not closing completely.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Both bathrooms.
Jan 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Gasket in reach under flip top in cook line torn.
Jan 29, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hand correctly.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) Approximately 20 small flying insects in bags containing wet and dirty towels across from ice machine and triple sink in storage area away from kitchen. 2) 10 small flying insects landing on clean pots and pans on rack across from Triple sink and ice machine. 3) 33 small flying insects on wall behind dough mixer and dough trays next to kitchen. 4) 10 small flying insects on pizza dough trays next to kitchen. 5) 6 flying insects on clean plates on rack in kitchen. 7) 8 small flying insects on garbage can in kitchen. 8) 3 small flying insects landing on clean cutting board on counter at the bar. 9) 6 flying insects around garbage can at the bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Meat Slicer in kitchen next to Delfield Reach in cooler soiled. 2) Cutting board front of flip top in cook line soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled degreaser bottle during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Case of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Employee elevated.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In kitchen.
Gasket in reach under flip top in cook line torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lowboy cooler in kitchen soiled. Interior of reach in under flip top in Cook line soiled with slime and food debris. Delfield reach in cooler soiled. Gaskets in 6 drawers cooler under pizza prep station soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind pizza oven soiled.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection.
Jul 24, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top-; Sliced tomatoes (47-49F - Cold Holding); Cheese (46-48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Goat Cheese not prepared nor portioned today. Observed unit leaking water and gasket torn. Manager moved items to Delfield reach in to quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager provided during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled degreaser bottle during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Containers of oil stored on floor in kitchen. Manager elevated.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket in Lower reach in under flip top across from Delfield Refrigerator entrance of kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Lowboy reach in cooler and 6 drawers reach in in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection.
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