Gianni's
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
17
Score
Gianni's has been inspected nine times since 2022. Gianni's was last inspected on Apr 17, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
6
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Warewashing taking place with only soap and water in one compartment of the 3 compartment sink, no rinse or sanitize compartment set up. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for proper warewashing. Emailed operator English and Spanish warewash posters. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired Feb 1 2026 Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding, retemped at 50F moved to freezer); sliced ham and provolone cheese (50F - Cold Holding, retemped at 46F, moved to freezer) Items in reach in salad prep cooler. Operator had taken temperatures at 11AM and all temped 41-42F. I took my temps at 3:44PM, but because the temps would have taken some time to rise I decided to allow the operator to cool the foods rather than stop sale. Operator moved all temperature control for safety foods to different cooler and will discontinue use of this unit until it has been serviced. bruschetta (45F - Cold Holding, retemped at 45F. Moved to freezer to rapid chill) Stored too low in cooler by restrooms. Operator rearranged cooler so that temperature sensitive foods would store high and non TCS foods would store lower. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Operator filled sanitize compartment of sink with water and proceeded to pour over a cup of bleach into compartment. He then pour out more than half the sink and diluted, tested at 50PPM. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator handled cooked pizza slices with no gloves Operator put gloves on to continue food preparation. **Warning**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board on salad prep cooler is stained -inside of soda machine nozzles soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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. 3 employees hired within last 60 days presently working, no proof of health reporting agreement. Emailed operating health reporting agreement. Operator printed and had new hires sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in front prep area. Operator refilled with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager has no knowledge of how to set up a 3 compartment sink or proper warewashing procedures. **Warning**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - 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. 2 employees hired over 60 days ago have no proof of food handler training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -hand wash sink on cook line near 3 compartment sink. Water temped 80F. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Salad cooler not holding foods 43F. Operator moved all TCS items to a different cooler, and some to the walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employees with no hair restraints engaging in food preparation on pizza make line **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitize bucket setup with detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator remade with bleach and water only. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-63-4
17
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza prep area ricotta (71F - Cold Holding), held less than 4 hours, moved to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemicals in hand sink in rear kitchen, removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee observed eating next to stand mixer in kitchen
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee observed making pizzas with no hair restraint
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin
10-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cannoli filling thawing at room temp on prep cooler
06-01-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use, rear gate left open
08B-63-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Gate left open surrounding outdoor ice machine
08B-62-4
52
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
61
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained prep area. Oven soiled with food debris back area. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some cove molding missing back area by restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. ice machine outside back area. Manager removed ice scoop **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
10-08-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerated in back area by public bathroom not secured **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-22: **Time Extended**
08B-63-4
67
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained prep area. Oven soiled with food debris back area. Can opener soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on cook line not identified. Employee labeled water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Multiple bins in kitchen area have plastic containers with no handle in them. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket no inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some cove molding missing back area by restroom **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Heavy Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. ice machine outside back area. Manager removed ice scoop **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in stand up cooler. Manager removed. **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Refrigerated in back area by public bathroom not secured **Warning**
08B-63-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Black bin has white substance in bin not identified. Manager label sugar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cases of eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk-in . Employee moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 54F. Manager moved item to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Emailed manager the procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed manager information packet.
11-07-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup in cheese. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on reach-in cooler in kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Dough stored in bathroom area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign in Bathrooms.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach-in cooler soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
37
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Unlocked reach in cooler in customer bathroom area. Trays of dough in same area **Repeat Violation**
08B-37-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage in standing water in Three compartment sink. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Trays with dough in bathroom hallway
08B-37-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gianni's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gianni's on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gianni's?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gianni's.
How does Gianni's compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Gianni's most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Gianni's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gianni's have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gianni's 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 Gianni's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gianni's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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