GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
10663 NARCOOSSEE RD, Orlando FL 32832
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All TCS foods temping between 50F-57F. Per operator all TCS items were in walk in overnight
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,900
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018052831 | Jul 31, 2018 | Jan 31, 2019 | — |
| 4--2018026575 | Apr 9, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | $1,500 |
| 4--2017021440 | Mar 27, 2017 | Jun 13, 2017 | $800 |
| 4--2017017084 | Feb 28, 2017 | Apr 24, 2017 | $400 |
| 4--2016032748 | May 12, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw breaded chicken stored over shredded cheese at reach on cooler on cooks line Pooled eggs stored over pasta at reach in cooler on cooks line across Raw calamari stored over cooked wings at walk in cooler.Operator moved items
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout facility are stained Can opener on prep table
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink between salad station and cooks line had trash can blocking sink Hand washing sink at dish wash area had container in sink
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Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in right side door of reach in cooler at pizza station Gaskets torn in reach in cooler on cooks line across from fryers
Floor in walk in cooler in disrepair.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid of ricotta cut out to accommodate spoon
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with sugar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of containers of flour and sugar at cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad station and cooks line reach in coolers
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at salad prep station located between pizza station and cooks line
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on all make tables
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cooks line damaged gaskets
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers through facility and walk in cooler
Jul 31, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on all make tables
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Squat cups in containers with croutons and salt
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cooks line damaged gaskets
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave above dough mixer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers through facility and walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour with no label stored under oven
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 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. Ran several times and reading 0ppm
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All TCS foods temping between 50F-57F. Per operator all TCS items were in walk in overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All TCS foods temping between 50F-57F. Per operator all TCS items were in walk in overnight
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. All purpose cleaner stored with cooking oil, oil spray and to go container
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on all make tables
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sliced black olives and blackish liquid in the hand washing sink by dough mixer
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink at wait staff,cooks and by dish wash area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Squat cups in containers with croutons and salt
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Ear bud and cellphone on cutting boards at wait staff area
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at cooks line damaged gaskets
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door at back of kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave above dough mixer
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers through facility and walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour with no label stored under oven
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in handwashing sink at triple sink and at bar. Operator removed containers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink bottle on maketable next to pizza oven. Operator removed.
Light not functioning. Observed 2 lights burned out under cookline hood system.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari thawing in standing water at prep sink. Operator placed under running water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lemons and tomato's over cut lettuce and bottled drinks in glass reach in cooler. Operator took out of cooler.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in several coolers dirty and or ripped.
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Advised remix chemicals
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in bar handwashing sink basin.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Several shelves including under cookline lined with cardboard.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in several coolers dirty and or ripped.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kacimi has been working since August and doesn't certification
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. Operator printed and completed with employees during inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler top covers in disrepair
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets of sauce in walk in freezer on the floor. Operator moved them to a shelf
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Shared dumpster
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water by mop sink in the back of the kitchen. Operator cleaned up.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By steam table on cookline, mop sink area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet sipping cloth on top of expo counter, operator placed it in the sanitizer bucket
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor in walk in cooler in disrepair
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager put on gloves without handwashing
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed manager drink on top of prep tables throughout the kitchen as she was moving
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler top doors in disrepair
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed standing dirty water in the dumpster area. Shared dumpster
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Through the the kitchen
Walk/Freezer in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line behind steam table and dish room area
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 23 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 #10 Peeled Tomatoes with dents and leaking product
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed manager put on gloves without handwashing
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw breaded chicken over ready to eat stuffed shells and ravioli in reach in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46-52F - Cold Holding) for less than 2 hours. Operator removed half the amount of chicken from pan and placed it in the walk in cooler to help bring the temperature down.
Handwash sink in bar area does not have water to properly wash hands.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand wash sink in bar and dish washer area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar 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 buckets of sauces in walk in cooler without label
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad station
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed manager drink on top of prep tables throughout the kitchen as she was moving
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler top doors in disrepair
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind pizza ovens, reach in cooler, cook line, walk in cooler and dish washer area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed sugar packets and coffee boxes directly on the floor in coffee station area
Inside/outside of dumpster not clean. Observed standing dirty water in the dumpster area. Shared dumpster
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -reach in cooler gaskets are soiled -60qt mixer is soiled from previous day
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Through the the kitchen
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket on top of steam table
Stored food not covered. Observed buckets of sauces in walk in cooler without protection
Walk/Freezer in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Cook line behind steam table and dish room area
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.