Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria

3439 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2023

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria is still short, with only one visit logged. Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria was last inspected on Feb 23, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria's record stops at Feb 23, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

That's lower than the typical The Villages restaurant, which scores around 80.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 23, 2023

Complaint Full

4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**

16-37-1

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in dough prep area - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**

31B-02-4

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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cargo container storing single service items added in back parking lot behind the establishment next to outdoor walk in cooler. Hand wash sink in dough mixer area moved to the opposite side of the prep table - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**

51-16-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**

13-03-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling, walls and floor not smooth and easily cleanable in cargo container in the back parking lot next to outdoor walk in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: **Time Extended**

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria on file is from Feb 23, 2023. The public record contains one inspection in total.

How does Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Giovanni's Ristorante & Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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