GIOVANNIS PIZZERIA OF WINTER GARDEN
13770 W COLONIAL DR #160, Winter Garden FL 34787 · 4079698999
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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JAN 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live in back dry storage by flour containers and mixer.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2016046776 | Sep 26, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food./for pizza slices and home made pizza sauce/form emailed to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./two chemical bottles under 3 compartment sink/
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured./
Light not functioning./one light bulb out/cook line.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust./ice machine air filters soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair./kitchen hand sink hot water faucet not working.
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 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./cheese pizza using time as public health control/form emailed to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./plastic soda cup to scoop gyro/sub station reach in cooler/
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed./new owner log in and showed current license/
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./personal food stored over food served to customers/glass reach in cooler at kitchen entrance.
Light not functioning./one light bulb out/cook line.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./knives/front customer self service station and sub station/
Oct 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on table at front counter. Can opener soiled.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. In back kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughput the establishment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At front counter behind pizza boxes.
Oct 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lamb over bread in reach in cooler. Raw shrimp over cooked chicken in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live in back dry storage by flour containers and mixer.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle with disinfectant on counter next to clean dishes and lemon. Operator removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on table at front counter. Can opener soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked with trash can. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink to the right heading to the kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At sink to the right heading to the kitchen.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. In back kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughput the establishment
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at front counter. Floor in back kitchen area.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Open containers of sauces all around hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. 3 bottles of oil on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs on oven handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at front counter.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At front counter behind pizza boxes.
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Beef over bread in reach in freezer Operator removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw Chicken over French fries and clams in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board at cook station soiled. Fryer basket soiled Yellow cutting board in the kitchen soiled.
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. Emailed form to operator employees and manager signed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back storage area.
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles in back kitchen area soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of tomato puree on floor in dry storage. Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar containers.operator corrected.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave Oven in pizza make station area soiled. Operator cleaned
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler Gaskets soiled at front counter. Utility shelf soiled by cook line. Hood filters Fan guard soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at front counter soiled. Walk in cooler shelves soiled Reach in cooler when entering the kitchen to the left
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by cook line-soiled. Wall on the left when entering the front counter Walls in back kitchen area soiked
Oct 2, 2024□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area over prep table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 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.0 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over whole wheat wrap in reach in freezer in the kitchen
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer baskets on cooks line Large white cutting board at cooks line Can opener on prep table in the kitchen
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid in bottle at front counter
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In prep area over prep table.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in dining area
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In reach in cooler
Food stored on floor. Buckets of cut lettuce
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle at cooks line
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In flour container
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave above prep table front counter.
Light not functioning. One light bulb on cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at front counter Reach in freezer in the kitchen Walk in cooler shelves
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cooked chicken
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by three comp sink.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate13 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./chlorine 0ppm, rechecked 100ppm/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./kitchen hand sink/
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./two new employees/emailed form to operator.
No soap provided at handwash sink./kitchen hand sink/
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked./soup, marinara sauce in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./chemical spray bottle not labeled, front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./black plastic sauce cup used to scoop salt, storage area/
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./serving spoons and forks at expo area/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./opened bottle water on front counter prep table/
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./employee's food in several reach in coolers not identified.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation./kitchen employee/
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation./pizza maker.
Light not functioning./two light bulbs not functioning/
Single-service articles improperly stored./pizza boxes stored on dining room floor/
Stored food not covered./salt, sugar containers on storage shelf/
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food./unwashed tomatoes stored over ready to eat meatballs, walk in cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./salt, sugar containers on dry storage shelf.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 24 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate17 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license./license expired 4/1/2023. Operator renew on line immediately. License current active, expires 4/1/2024.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged./raw veal stored over French fries, glass reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./cooked ground beef 44F, less than 4 hours per operator/rechecked 41F/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./can opener.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./front counter hand sink/
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled./front service station.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair./one ceiling tile showed damage/above kitchen prep table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./front line two AC vents soiled with dust.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner./cleaned plates at front service station/
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./front line pizza station prep table/
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./front counter glass reach in cooler with personal food like raw eggs and apple.
Food stored on floor./a bag of flour, kitchen/
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses./cook line/
Light not functioning./two light bulbs out, cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Left side of the oven soiled. Cook line storage cart surface soiled. Front counter hand sink soiled. Ice machine air filters soiled.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./kitchen three door reach in freezer.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up./spoons and forks at front service station.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination./small black sauce cups at front salad station/
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, front counter.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface./
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./powdered sugar with green lid/condiment storage area, front counter.
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.