Giovanni's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
39
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Giovanni's Pizzeria stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 13, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Daytona Beach restaurant, which scores around 71. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
39
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - scooped ice cream station area added. 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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -prior denial on plan review due to lack of communication from operator. Callback inspection shall occur in 60 days to verify compliance on approved plans for ice cream station added inside establishment with a portable/not plumbed handwash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Time extended 30 days, see comments **Time Extended**
51-14-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
32-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -portable hand sink installed for ice cream station noted in plan review requirements, without variance/approval from Tallahassee. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
29-07-5
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
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
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. -scooped ice cream station added in lobby/dining area -including hand sink with dipper well, small ice machine, cofffee/latte dispenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Time extended 60 days to verify plan review compliance **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop resting in standing water, must have dipper well running water adequate to remove particles if not using 135F to maintain safety of in use utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
82
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 46F, , sliced ham 51F, pizza sauce 48F inside cooler across from fryers on top side, manager stated less than 2 hours prior, advised to monitor right side of unit for 41F or below internal food temperatures, or to rely on 4 hour time controls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: -shredded cheese 46F, pizza sauce 44-45F, cooked beef crumbles 46F, person in charge stated loaded 1 hour prior from other cooler. Moved product back to cool down **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/. -scooped ice cream station added in lobby/dining area -including hand sink with dipper well, small ice machine, cofffee/latte dispenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop resting in standing water, must have dipper well running water adequate to remove particles if not using 135F to maintain safety of in use utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
10-07-4
70
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -top surface of oven near window **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 rodent droppings on floor in corner of wall near back entrance, below rack containing boxed single service portion cups/jugs of margarine/rack of clean pots and pans.. manager cleaned up on site **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 46F, , sliced ham 51F, pizza sauce 48F inside cooler across from fryers on top side, manager stated less than 2 hours prior, advised to monitor right side of unit for 41F or below internal food temperatures, or to rely on 4 hour time controls. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/. -scooped ice cream station added in lobby/dining area -including hand sink with dipper well, small ice machine, cofffee/latte dispenser **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -ice cream station
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of fryer oil
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer..
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle inside salt container resting inside food
10-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ice cream station
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop resting in standing water, must have dipper well running water adequate to remove particles if not using 135F to maintain safety of in use utensils.
10-07-4
39
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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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 - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -in room around mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -backsplash behind grill
36-27-5
Basic - urinal not flushing/functioning properly/out of order
32-23-4
67
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese pizza by the slice, 92F after 4 hours. See stop sale. Advised operator to use time as public health time control paperwork
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked cheese pizza
01B-02-5
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.
11-26-1
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. -mixer bowl
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee beverage on multi-use prep table next to box of forks
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
50
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -tongs stored on hand sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -ricotta cheese
02C-03-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grease build up on fryers, cook top squeeze bottles, microwave. -manager states replacing squeeze bottles, boiling out fryers
22-02-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -rack/shelving above hand sink on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Toilet/urinal not functioning properly. -urinal, currently wrapped
32-23-4
52
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom urinal in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
32-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -inside restroom - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -fryer oil - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -cook line, back area - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giovanni's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giovanni's Pizzeria on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giovanni's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Giovanni's Pizzeria.
How does Giovanni's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Daytona Beach?
Giovanni's Pizzeria most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Daytona Beach average of 71.
Has Giovanni's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Giovanni's Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Giovanni's Pizzeria 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 Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giovanni's Pizzeria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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