GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA/BLACK BOX PIZZA
4250 ALAFAYA TRL STE 132, Oviedo FL 32765 · (407) 359-5900
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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. - provided to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022053432 | Jul 27, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | $480 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 23 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate18 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 23 findingsThe state's own report →
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. - sliced garlic, minced garlic 74°-76° more than 4 hours. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white cutting board on cooks line. - electric slicer. - mixer head - can opener
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - spray bottle of cleaner stored in service area
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bathroom facility not clean. -mens restroom
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -woman's rest room
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - woman's restroom
Drain cover(s) missing. - mop sink
Equipment in poor repair. - gasket on walk in coolers door.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - floor under dish machine - walk-in cooler floor - under all equipment in kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. - food in walk-in cooler and freezer.
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses in kitchen area. operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -operator removed
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -Salad cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed racks - exterior of bulk flour, sugar, salt, bins.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pans stored above 3 compartment sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - salad reach in cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - salad cooler
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. - mop stored in mop sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - Bulk Italian spice mix. - Bulk flour
Feb 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink on cook line used to dispose of food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with blue substance at server station
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all coolers
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -ceiling in main pizza station area at front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen
Drain cover(s) missing. -mop sink
Equipment in poor repair. -seals torn on multiple reach in coolers -ice machine leaking water
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under standing arch in cooler next to pizza oven -under and behind pizza cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall right side of pizza cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -around walk in freezer door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -seals on all coolers soiled
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -rear door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of cook line cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hot water line on dish machine
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 26 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate23 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink on cook line used to dispose of food
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with blue substance at server station
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -deli container used as scoop in panko breading bin
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -all coolers
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -ceiling in main pizza station area at front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dough pans on shelf outside of walk in cooler
Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches on right side wall of dish pit -8 dead roaches left of ice machine -3 dead roaches under bread station -1 dead roach on seal of Pepsi cooler
Drain cover(s) missing. -mop sink
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers on shelf outside of walk in cooler
Equipment in poor repair. -seals torn on multiple reach in coolers -ice machine leaking water
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -rear door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under standing arch in cooler next to pizza oven -under and behind pizza cooler
Food stored on floor. -bucket of raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. -wall right side of pizza cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -around walk in freezer door
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -seals on all coolers soiled
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -dishes on cook line
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. -rear door
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of cook line cooler
Single-service articles improperly stored. -unfolded pizza boxes on floor at front counter
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hot water line on dish machine
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - in kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on true reach in cooler on cooks line - walk-in door gasket
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of pizza station -exterior of all equipment in kitchen areas. -speed rack on cooks line. -hood filters -exterior of ice machine. -exterior of mixer. - walk-in cooler shelving
Aug 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate14 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. - spray bottle of cleaner stored next to tea urns in service area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. - bulk ham in walk-in cooler
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cutting boards on line - microwave on cooks line - interior of fryers and baskets - mixer head - soda gun at front bar
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink next to pizza station used as dump sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. - hand sink on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - in kitchen area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - all handles on all equipment throughout the entire establishment..
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - ceiling in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets on true reach in cooler on cooks line - walk-in door gasket
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - all floors throughout and under all equipment. - walk-in cooler - walk-in freezer
Food stored on floor. - dough in walk-in cooler
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line -Blodgett oven on cooks line
Light not functioning. - light in hoods system
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of pizza station -exterior of all equipment in kitchen areas. -speed rack on cooks line. -hood filters -exterior of ice machine. -exterior of mixer. - walk-in cooler shelving
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -all reach in coolers on cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walls throughout kitchen.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of make table; ham (47F - Cold Holding); Italian spicy sausage (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the last time check the cooler was less than 4 hours ago and he discarded it.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark at the pizza sliced. No time mark at the cheese and sauce at the cook line. operator stated that the food out since 12 pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the wrong spot not at the water side.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the employee hand sink the one next to the prep sink.
wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. A lot in use in multiple place at the kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back of the house pasta table and the prep table in front of microwave.
Drain cover(s) missing. Under the 3 compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. multiple area back of the house.
Light not functioning. 2 light out by the hoods.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bow tie at pasta station date marked more than 7 days. Operator instructed to discard.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food worker n phone and continued to prepare food without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - salad station cutting board soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dish machine racks soiled with grime. - dough mixer soiled with encrusted food debris.
Objectionable odors in wash ware of the establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered, in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over noodles in walk in cooler.
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook line cutting boards
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pizza cooler
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - bar area, around floor drain - floors below ice tea maker
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - storage area
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. - Italian Dressing in grab and go cooler missing address of where packaged and date of packaging
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - pizza cooler
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - storage rack
Sep 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - liquor cage shelves rusted
Ceiling tile missing. - in office
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
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. - hand sink in pizza area used to store wet rags
Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on counter in bar area - 1 on floor near mop sink - operator cleaned up - no callback per Linda Franz
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - bar area
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - bar area
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - cardboard box on the floor under ice bin in bar area that has rotted out from the water on the floor.
Aug 1, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. - provided to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket pizza cooler - gasket of walk in
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the sliced, pizza sauce
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - liquor cage shelves rusted
Ceiling tile missing. - in office
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below dish machine - under cooking equipment throughout kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffle - bottom of pizza reach in cooler - exterior of dough machine - exterior of bulk sugar and salt bins - exterior walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - pizza cooler
Jul 27, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate12 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - in bar area. Operator discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - chicken over cooked mussels in walk in freezer
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. - provided to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket pizza cooler - gasket of walk in
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - on cook line not operational
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 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 to operator
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the sliced, pizza sauce
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - liquor cage shelves rusted
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - in server station
Accumulation of debris on dish racks.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pizza cooler - salad cooler
Ceiling tile missing. - in office
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - both on cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below dish machine - under cooking equipment throughout kitchen
Food storage container cracked or broken. - dough pans. Operator discarded
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - in bulk sugar and salt
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffle - bottom of pizza reach in cooler - exterior of dough machine - exterior of bulk sugar and salt bins - exterior walk in cooler
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - pizza cooler
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - pizza cooler
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