Degiovannis
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2022, Degiovannis has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 9, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for hard cooked eggs or milk inside Walk in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 unsecured tanks inside storage room adjacent to restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food inside Walk in cooler. Manager discarded personal food during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded mozzarella 61F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of crushed pineapples. Dented can of ground tomatoes. Located on food storage shelf in kitchen area.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk and cooked wings in Walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Flan, chocolate cake, and other desserts not labeled in display case.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on shelf adjacent three compartment sink.
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pizza dough on pizza make line and in Walk in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions, lettuce, cucumbers, and other vegetables stored over Ready to eat bread, pizza sauce, and sliced pizza toppings in Walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service take out boxes for pizza stored on floor in storage closet.
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of 2 liter bottles of soda stored on floor in front of cash register.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two open water bottles locate on food storage shelves located over large mixer. Operator relocated water bottles to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 Carbon dioxide tanks in storage closet not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee lunch inside pizza make line not identified or segregated.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking from an open container inside kitchen next to a prep table. Discussed with employee to drink outside of kitchen/prep area and with a closed container.
12B-12-5
33
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Fork in handwash sink in kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to 3 compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over bread in walk in cooler.
08B-49-4
70
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board of reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooked chicken on floor in walk in cooler. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer handled soiled dishes in three compartment sink and grabbed clean dishes no hand washing. Discussed with management the importance of hand washing.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dish washer washing spoons with no sanitizer. Employee set up three compartment sink.
22-45-4
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 50 ppm remade to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cook chicken not dated reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in three compartment sink
12A-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. Manager signed and some employees signed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On floor by three compartment sink.
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 50 ppm
21-07-4
35
May 16, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken wings 47 f operator voluntarily discarded food. Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Priority: High Priority
50-08-7
Intermediate - Observed: Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked noodles covered in pan container in reach in cooler. Operator removed lid from noodles. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by back kitchen exit. Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. By back kitchen exit Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
52
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Degiovannis last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Degiovannis on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Degiovannis?
Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Degiovannis.
How does Degiovannis compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Degiovannis most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Degiovannis' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Degiovannis have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Degiovannis means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Degiovannis inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Degiovannis is inspected around three times per year on average.
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