GIOVANNI
5975 PINE RIDGE RD, Naples FL 34119 · (239)353-9440
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 15 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication being stored with food. Operator removed medication.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator has no tags from fresh mussels
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed large batches of sauce made on premises with no date marking.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Chemical mix tank is soiled with debris
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black and red pepper have cups with no handles inside. Operator removed cups.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle door. Operator removed tongs.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line, observed utensils in standing water 70F degrees.
Oct 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw scallops being stored over marinara sauce. Operator rearranged products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. National registry of food service professionals 11-27-21
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees unisex bathroom has no lid on garbage can. This is a repeat violation from 5-5-25
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw scallops being stored over marinara sauce. Operator rearranged products.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. National registry of food service professionals 11-27-21
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees unisex bathroom has no lid on garbage can. This is a repeat violation from 5-5-25
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Provided forms to Operator who began having employees sign.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex/women's bathroom in the back of the house.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license and posted in conspicuous location.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen, end of cook line, no soap. Operator replaced.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in server station, under soda dispenser.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of ready to eat sauce. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched container to bottom shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean dishes. Operator removed chemical.
Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta and lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to garlic powder.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of frozen lasagna stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Operator placed lasagna off of floor.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 12/1/2023.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over cooked pasta on cook line and raw calamari over sauce in reach in cooler in salad area. Operator moved items for proper storage.
Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce and cooked pasta stored on floor in walk in cooler, also containers of lasagna pieces stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator in process of moving items for proper storage.
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.