GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
8520 SW 8 ST, Miami FL 33144 · 305.262.6966
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored above reach in coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line: heavy cream (84F - Cold Holding) not in use. As per operator, was put for rush. Operator placed back into cooler for rapid chill.
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. Observed expired certificates; 02/08/26. Duglas, Pedro, Fermin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
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Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base on floor under storage racks.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and triple sink operator removed knives during inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line on oven. Operator removed during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on dessert table. Operator dumped water during inspection.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across cook line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler.
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler Floor soiled.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed item.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knifes stored in standing water at 73 F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in coolers across cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed potato's in water with no lid in walk in freezer.
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pills on prep top above reach in cooler. Chef moved from table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above half and half creamer. Chef moved to proper location.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw eggs and fish. Chef moved for proper storage.
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. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed Norma Torres expired; 09-18-19.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink stored at coffee bar area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink and at coffee bar sink. Operator brought towels over.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan, inspector provided form via email.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing birth dates for all employees with training. Douglas, Pedro, Eudalio, Jose.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine soiled on top.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter at 96F.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under board at cooking line.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.observed no form; inspector provided via email.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath microwave soiled. Observed pipes on wall soiled with dust above hand sink. Observed soiled paper towel dispenser in kitchen. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in coolers across cook line.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cheese containers being washed and reused for food storage.
Stored food not covered. Observed potato's in water with no lid in walk in freezer.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Throughout kitchen area.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon carpaccio over cooked pasta stored inside the walk in cooler. Employee removed items and placed them correctly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
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 mahi not frozen in oxygen reduce package. Advise operator to either remove from package or cut the package
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Reach-in freezer interiorhave accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at cooking line.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind stoves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed prep cooler gasket soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Prep cooler with standing water.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection 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 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. Reach in cooler in the kitchen: flan not date marked. As per operator, prepared 2 days ago operator placed the date on the containers.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Bag of potatoes on the kitchen floor.
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.