Giannis Italiano
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
50
Score
Giannis Italiano has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which Giannis Italiano's 50 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 4-1-26 Operator paid before the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter under hand washing sink next to ice machine.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with red liquid at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates in the kitchen
24-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In restroom upstairs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in gaskets by pizza area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler by pizza area. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor under table next to reach in cooler Floor behind reach in cooler. Floor under hand washing sink next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
50
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Red cutting board on prep table soiled. Mixer head soiled Slicer soiled. . **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under prep table by cook line soiled.
36-73-4
67
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw salmon stored over cheese in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - electric slicer - mixer head - white cutting board on make line **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - no chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - pasta **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of sandwich press. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
55
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
45
Apr 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - can opener - white cutting board on cooks line - Mixer head **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - Floor under cooking equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cases of can goods in storage closet **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - microwave on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior cold holding units on cooks line. - grates on stove top range - Dishwasher trays **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
43
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut sausage 46° Operator discarded.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Mixer head - electric slicer - white cutting board on cooks line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cold holding units on cooks line
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. - bulk salt in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gasket on Frigidaire freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. - cans of tomatoes in dry storage area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave on cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Dish trays
23-03-4
39
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Kitchen make table Heavy cream container stored in container with raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter lowboy unit. heavy cream (58F - Cold Holding)/15 minutes . Operator removed, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Ibuprofen stored shelf above kitchen make table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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. Heavy cream opened and not date marked at kitchen's make table. Operator updated 11-15. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. Food stored in reach in freezer outside. Operator relocated unit inside. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-43-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giannis Italiano last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giannis Italiano on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giannis Italiano?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giannis Italiano.
How does Giannis Italiano compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?
Giannis Italiano most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.
Has Giannis Italiano's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Giannis Italiano have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Giannis Italiano means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Giannis Italiano inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giannis Italiano is inspected around two times per year on average.
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