Giovanni's Pizza & Subs

42641 Hwy 27, Davenport, FL 33837

Pizza

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Giovanni's Pizza & Subs, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cardboard used to line food-contact shelves”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Giovanni's Pizza & Subs' 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken wings sitting in flip top unit adjacent to dry storage self, out of temp, 51F degrees, sitting out for over 4 hours. Manager disposed of wings.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings sitting in flip top unit adjacent to dry storage self, out of temp, 51F degrees, sitting out for over 4 hours. Manager disposed of wings.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Cutting boards surface soiled with debris. Observed two soiled cutting boards on front cook line on flip top units.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed blocked handwashing sink by shelves, Manager moved shelves, unblocked sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup being used as a scoop for sausage. Manager removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed container lid broken on pizza sauce container. Manager replaced lid. **Corrected On-Site**

14-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Manager made handwashing sign until they can purchase new one. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Open shared dumpster lid. Operator closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Two bathrooms adjacent have no covered waste receptacles.

32-12-6

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Employee removed towel from under cutting board in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard off shelves in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee removed cardboard off dry storage shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

14-45-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On both reach in coolers on cook line.

14-09-4

Mar 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Oct 24, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

14-05-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler on cook line.

14-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On reach in cooler on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

May 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Front counter. Operator secured the tanks.

51-11-4

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. On bottom shelf of the prep tables between the walk in cooler and freezer. The operator removed the cardboard. **Corrected On-Site**

14-45-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giovanni's Pizza & Subs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giovanni's Pizza & Subs on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giovanni's Pizza & Subs?

Across the inspection record, “cardboard used to line food-contact shelves” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giovanni's Pizza & Subs.

How does Giovanni's Pizza & Subs compare to other restaurants in Davenport?

Giovanni's Pizza & Subs most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Davenport average of 85.

Has Giovanni's Pizza & Subs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Giovanni's Pizza & Subs have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Giovanni's Pizza & Subs 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 Pizza & Subs inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giovanni's Pizza & Subs is inspected around two times per year on average.

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