Gigi's Italian Restaurant

4399 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Italian

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Gigi's Italian Restaurant has six inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Gigi's Italian Restaurant was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

“Employee beverage container on a food preparation table” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average St. Pete Beach facility scores 76, putting Gigi's Italian Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Lasagna prepared on 12/9 in walk in freezer not dated

02C-04-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle at host stand

41-17-4

Intermediate - 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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on prep tables on cook line **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack on shelf over prep table on cook line

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged metal fryer baskets in fryer

14-11-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven door handle on cook line

10-20-4

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Outdoor walk in cooler not secured when not in use

08B-63-4

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.

08B-62-4

Apr 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of tomato strips on dry storage shelf.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black debris on rear prep station of kitchen, slicer soiled with food debris last used this am, mixer head soiled with flour. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Cod filets in undrained. Employee moved to pan with strainer. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-31-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of bread in freezer on the floor. Employee moved case of bread to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

May 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee came into work no hand wash before touching foods to be prepared. Educated employee and he washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-16-4

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 whipping cream opened 5-8 no date mark. Employee dated cream. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area soiled with debris, slicer blade soiled. Employee cleaning areas during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled with burnt on food debris.

22-08-4

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked ground beef 105f, sitting on counter cooling. Moved to walk in freezer.

03A-02-5

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grease strip plus stored with spices on line.

41-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Fry basket frayed.

14-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gigi's Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gigi's Italian Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gigi's Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “employee beverage container on a food preparation table” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gigi's Italian Restaurant.

How does Gigi's Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Pete Beach?

Gigi's Italian Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Pete Beach average of 76.

Has Gigi's Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gigi's Italian Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Gigi's Italian Restaurant 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 Gigi's Italian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gigi's Italian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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