Don Giovanni
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2023, Don Giovanni has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to other Port Orange restaurants (averaging 66), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
82
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
45
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine, employee refilled paper towels -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, employee refilled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -walk-in cooler: cooked pasta, per employee cooked more than 24 hours ago lacking date marking
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by sauce pot, employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink -CHLORINE for warewashing machine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of red sauce stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, employee relocated -pot of sauce stored on floor in cooking area, employee relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -cooked steak container broken in walk-in cooler, employee relocated to new container and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -cooked steak in walk-in cooler uncovered, employee covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
41
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter portions 55F, per operator stored overfilled in top of reach-in cooler less than 3 hours, operator relocated excess portions to lower part of reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in kitchen blocked by oil jugs, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, operator installed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked sausage and lasagna, per operator stored in walk-in cooler more than 24 hours, operator dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 103F, operator dumped water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -signs throughout restaurant simply state "Hand Sink Only", provided handwash signs, operator posted **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
52
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jun 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Giovanni last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Giovanni on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Giovanni?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Don Giovanni.
How does Don Giovanni compare to other restaurants in Port Orange?
Don Giovanni most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Orange average of 66.
Has Don Giovanni's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Don Giovanni have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Giovanni 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 Don Giovanni inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Giovanni is inspected around three times per year on average.
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