Giovanni
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Giovanni nine times, with records going back to 2023. Giovanni was last inspected on Jan 28, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Giovanni trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication being stored with food. Operator removed medication. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator has no tags from fresh mussels
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Observed large batches of sauce made on premises with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Chemical mix tank is soiled with debris
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Black and red pepper have cups with no handles inside. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle door. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line, observed utensils in standing water 70F degrees.
10-07-4
50
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw scallops being stored over marinara sauce. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Observed raw shrimp and calamari being stored over marinara sauce this visit Operator rearranged products. **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. National registry of food service professionals 11-27-21 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: Required employee training expired for all employees this visit National registry of food service professionals 11-27-21 **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees unisex bathroom has no lid on garbage can. This is a repeat violation from 5-5-25 **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
32-12-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-20: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw calamari and raw scallops being stored over marinara sauce. Operator rearranged products. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. National registry of food service professionals 11-27-21 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees unisex bathroom has no lid on garbage can. This is a repeat violation from 5-5-25 **Repeat Violation**
32-12-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
70
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Provided forms to Operator who began having employees sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex/women's bathroom in the back of the house.
32-12-6
74
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license and posted in conspicuous location. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in kitchen, end of cook line, no soap. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Located in server station, under soda dispenser.
22-20-5
74
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored by clean dishes. Operator removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of ready to eat sauce. Educated operator on proper separation of raw animal foods. Operator switched container to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **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. Observed pasta and lasagna in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to garlic powder.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of frozen lasagna stored on floor in walk in freezer. Educated operator on importance of storing food off of floor. Operator placed lasagna off of floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
35
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed eggs over cooked pasta on cook line and raw calamari over sauce in reach in cooler in salad area. Operator moved items for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 12/1/2023.
50-17-3
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce and cooked pasta stored on floor in walk in cooler, also containers of lasagna pieces stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator in process of moving items for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
70
Apr 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher touch dirty dishes then touch clean. Operator educated dishwasher on proper hand washing and dishes were rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp, chicken and veal over cooked tomato sauce. Operator moving for proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Observed tags not kept for 90 days. Operator was not aware tags needed to be kept, recently started using fresh. Educated operator on proper dating and keeping of tags.
01C-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior with a black/green mold-like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in freezer in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoops touching flour, bread crumbs and sugar. Operator moved for proper storage.. Repeat 2/9/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
58
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. Observed no written plan for clean up vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with plan. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed uncovered trash receptacle in women's restroom. Operator switched with covered from mens restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching flour, bread crumbs, sugar and salt. Operator moved for correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giovanni last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giovanni on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giovanni?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giovanni.
How does Giovanni compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Giovanni most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Giovanni's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giovanni have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Giovanni 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 Giovanni inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giovanni is inspected around three times per year on average.
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