Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
41
Score
Going back to 2022, Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen has nine inspections in the public record. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen's latest score of 41 falls below the Wauchula average of 70. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
41
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
58
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of goo gone next to the macaroni noodles in dry storage, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a strainer of lasagna noodles in the handwashing sink, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a styrofoam cup in a container of flour operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in prep area have dust on them in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks in several areas in the kitchen on prep tables and in reach in cooler. **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. Observed purse in a prep area in kitchen next to walk in freezer, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler next to the office and the reach in cooler next to the salad bar. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the pizza area. No handwashing signs in either women's or men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
50
Jan 22, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in shed behind kitchen one can of corn, one can of cannellini beans and two cans of black olives dented. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground meat and hard raw shell eggs on top of marinara sauce and lasagna noodles in reach in cooler by the office, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook washed hands with gloves on did not use soap then proceeded to go back to prepping, educated on proper handwashing, the cook removed her gloves and correctly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose at the mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen area no hot water, operator informed a work order was in and a plumber was coming out. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a slime like substance on the guard in the big ice machine located in the kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of salt and a bowl in a container of rice located in kitchen, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in a couple of areas in the kitchen on prep tables near food, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in kitchen on shelve next to office, pans were stacked and wet in between. Observed at both wait stations stack of drinking cups that were wet in between. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in kitchen by the office, the gaskets are ripped on both doors and in poor repair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of Mello Yello and one case of root beer for the soda dispensers on the floor in the storage closet, operator removed. Observed a container of base on the floor in the storage area, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the kitchen area has food debris in it.
22-08-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the front area where the pizza oven is.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of foil sheets located under shelve on the floor, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sheet pans for the pizza that were not inverted on top of a bakers rack in the kitchen, operator turned upside down. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
27
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of scale inside and outside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with broken/ missing top, cutting board placed over hole to seal top. Operator states that the unit is being replaced and are working with contracted service to get new unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink at prep area. Operator replaced towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at waitstaff area. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing over prep area at cookline. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine unable to dispense chemicals sanitizer found at 0ppm. Alarm sounding and no action being taken. Operator must manually wash dishes in 3 bay sink until dishmachine is functioning and able to dispense sanitizer at 50 to 100ppm. **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with broken/ missing top, cutting board placed over hole to seal top. Operator states that the unit is being replaced and are working with contracted service to get new unit. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed pizza tools stored stuck into cracks of equipment on pizza make table. **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tea stirring spoon stored hung in front of and in splash zone of handsink at waitstaff area. **Warning**
10-04-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator sent back through dishwash **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator sent back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Accumulation of scale inside and outside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
50
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. 08B-02-4 Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed croutons at buffet not covered. Manager had lid added and will search for permanent solution. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 01B-13-4 Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion soup dated 9/12 homemade tomato sauce cooked 9/14see stop sale. Reference: 3-701.11(A) FC and 3-101.11FC and 509.032(4) FS: 3-701.11(A) A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under Section 3-601.12, honestly presented. 509.032(4) The division may stop the sale, and supervise the proper destruction, of any food or food product when the director or the director's designee determines that such food or food product represents a threat to the public safety or welfare. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 01B-13-4 Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion soup dated 9/12 homemade tomato sauce cooked 9/14see stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 03B-01-6 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (120F - Hot Holding) cook reheated to 165F. Reaheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed: 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. Found at 0ppm primed and restarted corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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/. Manager showed emails where plan had been submitted. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Inspector provided form and signed during inspection. Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on employee's who are engaged in open food preparation. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands. Reference: 2-303.11 FC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on employee's who are engaged in open food preparation. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands. Reference: 2-303.11 FC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Added labels **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
27
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed open containers of bacon bits and croutons stored not protected at self service buffet.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze gaurd insufficient at self service buffet. Observed sneeze gaurd does not fully protect foods on buffet as per code. **Repeat Violation**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (72F - Cold Holding) held on counter at pizza make area. Observed pizza prep reach in cooler : ricotta (52F - Cold Holding); pesto sauce made onsite (51F - Cold Holding); tomatoes sauce (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella shredded (48F - Cold Holding); shredded sausage (50F - Cold Holding); ham (49F - Cold Holding); burger (57F - Cold Holding); chicken breast (54F - Cold Holding) cooler ambient air at 50F. Foods placed in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Must discard by 330pm. **Repeat Violation**
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. Inspector provided form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Inspector provided form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed silverware and single service cup lids stored in splash zone of handsink. Splash guards insufficient. **Repeat Violation**
24-27-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed lemons stored in splash zone of handsink at front counter. Splash guards insufficient. **Repeat Violation**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
35
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed deli ham (45F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding). Deli ham and other deli meats wrapped in paper and in plastic well unable to benefit from cold hold temperature s. Cut tomatoes placed in plastic bin above well. Cut tomatoes dropped into well meats unwrapped and plastic lid placed over container. White sauce found at 51F from day before. In contrast with bottom of cooler motor on bottom of cooler. See stop sale. Advised put lower rack at Least two inches above floor of cooler to promoate air circulation and even cooling through out cooker. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed sneeze guard not adequate at self service buffet. Not protected from above, not fully protected for sneeze guard.
08B-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw burger stored over ready to eat beans, sauce , pasta. Manager removed to bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handsink at pizza cook station used to store electronic box and dirty pizza oven rag
31A-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Drink pitchers stored in basin of sink adjacent to handsink basin exposed to splash from washing hands.
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cans on floor at outside storage, manager put on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager sent back through dishwash. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen.
How does Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Wauchula?
Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Wauchula average of 70.
Has Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen 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's Main Street Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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