GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
875 RINEHART RD, Lake Mary FL 32746 · (407) 330-4350
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
AUG 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken stock (68F - Cold Holding); - beef stock (68F - Cold Holding) Observed on the counter. Operator states less than 4hours. Operator moved to cooler.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - floured chicken breast. Provided blank forms to operate
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cups no handle used to scoop shredded cheese
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler
Hole in or other damage to ceiling. - above three comp sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - rolling cart and flour bin next to dough mixer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the slice and garlic knots - operator has blank forms not filled out. Operator filled out during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on dish trays
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pizza cooler - cookline coolers
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - water accumulation at back door
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink at dish station
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. - salad cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. - wiping cloth on floor in storage closet
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - salad cooler - cookline cooler - keg cooler
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Home Depot buckets used to store pizza dough
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at cook line used to fill water into pitcher
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at cookline
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn at salad cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - in walk in freezer
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near back door causing retention of standing water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - main cookline cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed tomato over pizza sauce in walk in cooler
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate15 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb - threaded faucet at cook line
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the slice - fresh garlic in oil at front counter - garlic bread Emailed forms to operator. Operator filled put
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - interior and exterior ice bin
Accumulation of debris on dish racks
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pasta cooler Chef cleaned
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents in kitchen dusty
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - pasta cooler
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket torn on salad cooler
Floor soiled in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall/ceiling - above triple sink
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. - over triple sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - shelves soiled above salad Delfield cooler - shelves in warehouse wash station
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - metal shed in back with exterior doors no automatic closure. - back door
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - salad Delfield cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over bottled juices in walk in cooler. Manager moved
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dish machine
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - back door blocked with metal bar. Manager removed
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza station; garlic and oil (75F - Cold Holding) operator will move to time along with the pizza
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black moldlike substance present
Clean linens stored on floor.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -in the dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area hand sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled -grease build up on the exterior of the fryer, grill -wooden cart -racks in the walk in cooler rusted
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Floor drain at the dish machine not able to handle the dish machine draining
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.; ham (45F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the make cooler soiled
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test kit
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided blank form to operator
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filters not dated
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean linens stored in improper location. On the floor
Equipment in poor repair. Auto fill for the sanitizer and soap in the dish area are not feeding
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cover missing in the dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in the walk in cooler soiled - wooden cart soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Service alley wall soiled
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Extension cord used at the dishwasher
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.