Giovani’S Big Pizza

839A Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10459
Pizza
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Inspectors have visited Giovani’S Big Pizza three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Giovani’S Big Pizza's latest score of 70 falls below the Bronx average of 77. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
Mar 5, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No approved written standard operating procedure for avoiding contamination by refillable returnable containers.
05H
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
70
May 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giovani’S Big Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giovani’S Big Pizza on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giovani’S Big Pizza?

Across the inspection record, “anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giovani’S Big Pizza.

How does Giovani’S Big Pizza compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Giovani’S Big Pizza most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Giovani’S Big Pizza's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giovani’S Big Pizza have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Giovani’S Big Pizza 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 Giovani’S Big Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giovani’S Big Pizza is inspected around two times per year on average.