Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited three times.
Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta scores about where you'd expect for a Flagler Beach restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on pizza. Person in charge time stamped 11am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles are peeling off.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil on floor. Person in charge moved oil to store properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen ceiling tiles are soiled.
36-32-5
74
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food. Licensed expired 6.1.25.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink is blocked by tape. Can not use. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks are not secured by soda machines.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All vents and some ceiling tiles have mold.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles in kitchen are broken/torn.
36-17-5
67
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle unlabeled. Person in charge labeled as windex. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in kitchen and storage are have water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs on oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on slider cooler are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer shelves are soiled with crumbs.
22-16-4
67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting on counter; Marinara 58F; ( - Cold Holding). Marinara out of cooler for 30 minutes. Person in charge put back into cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By 3 compartment sink. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents have black mold like substance on them through out dining room.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on tall cooler are torn.
14-11-5
67
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer in bucket to strong 200+. Person in charge emptied and remade sanitizer. Sanitizer 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.23.
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Missing on pizza. Person in charge time stamped. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer is soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents have black/mold like substance on the throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down on floor.
42-01-4
50
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Could not see consumer advisory. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-17: No consumer advisory. **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta on file is from Dec 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta.
How does Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Flagler Beach?
Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Flagler Beach average of 75.
Has Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta 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 Pizza and Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giovanni's Pizza and Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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