Giorgio's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Giorgio's Pizzeria 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Vero Beach average 77, so Giorgio's Pizzeria trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside deck hose bib
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over pasta **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Next to ice bin
36-17-5
70
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Reading 0ppm. Ran and primed sanitizer. Now reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. garlic in oil (80F - Cold Holding)for 3.5 hours Advised to add to time plan
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin
22-20-5
Basic - Pizza cutter wiped clean with employee apron. Educated operator
24-17-4
67
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 4-1-25. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator with written time plan. For pizza pies **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach in cooler. Operator has ordered a new gasket
14-11-5
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 new hire hired less than a month ago. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in hallway - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-10: **Time Extended**
25-05-4
86
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked sausage and raw eggs over ricotta cheese in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added dishwasher **Warning**
51-16-7
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. 1 new hire hired less than a month ago. Provided form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes on floor in hallway
25-05-4
67
Jul 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce 47 Parmesan cheese 47 Fresh Mozzarella 47 Operator threw away during inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked eggplant, operator added date **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. soufle cup in sugar, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator chained **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
70
Oct 18, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In cooked onion and pepper **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies room
32-04-4
82
May 25, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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 Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled
22-02-4
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.
02C-04-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes stored on floor
25-05-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of can goods stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ladies restroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giorgio's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giorgio's Pizzeria on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giorgio's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giorgio's Pizzeria.
How does Giorgio's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Vero Beach?
Giorgio's Pizzeria most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Vero Beach average of 77.
Has Giorgio's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giorgio's Pizzeria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giorgio's Pizzeria 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 Giorgio's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giorgio's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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