Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria has eight inspections in the public record. Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Lake Mary average 79, so Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jan 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. - Home Depot buckets used to store pizza dough
14-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink at cook line used to fill water into pitcher
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - over cookline **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - at cookline
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - gaskets torn at salad cooler **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - near back door causing retention of standing water
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - main cookline cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed tomato over pizza sauce in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
50
Jul 9, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
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
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
37
Aug 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
58
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; ham (45F - Cold Holding) walk in cooler
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on the make cooler soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quat test kit
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided blank form to operator
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filters not dated
29-28-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. On the floor
21-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Racks in the walk in cooler soiled - wooden cart soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Service alley wall soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Auto fill for the sanitizer and soap in the dish area are not feeding
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cover missing in the dish area
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Dish area sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
37
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the dish area the hose from the mop sink is not protected with a back flow
29-34-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lasagna not dated , sliced meatballs not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink at the dish washer had towels in them
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup (no handle) used in the salad make cooler cheese
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook and prep cook no hats
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle to the freezer door not securely attached
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -cooks line grease build up at the fryer
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the back door missing tile
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sink at the dish washer area missing hand wash sign
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of the fryer grease build up -mixer flour build up
23-03-4
47
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -At the mop sink no back flow preventor present -at the cooks line black hose
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - white drawers in the walk-in cooler holding deli meats needs cleaning
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Wet towels in the warewash hand wash sink operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a mold like substance present
22-20-5
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Walk in cooler door will not close tightly
36-51-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -At the ware wash area -front of the ice bin - cooks line
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the ware wash area
36-17-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Ware wash sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rack in the walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At the cooks line
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Over the salad cooler dust on the wall
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Faucet at the mop sink - drain at the 3 compartment sink leaking - cooks line behind the prep sink and under the ansul tanks
29-11-4
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Towels stored on the floor
21-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria.
How does Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & 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 Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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