Giovanni Restaurant

579 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Giovanni Restaurant appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at five versus seven before.

The pattern that stands out is food contact surface not properly washed, which has been cited three times.

Giovanni Restaurant's latest score of 52 falls below the Bronx average of 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.

02G

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Aug 5, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

6 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.

04H

06C

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

02G

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

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

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

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Feb 10, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

10B

Sep 15, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

04A

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giovanni Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giovanni Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giovanni Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Giovanni Restaurant.

How does Giovanni Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

Giovanni Restaurant most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Bronx average of 77.

Has Giovanni Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Giovanni Restaurant have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around five violations compared to about seven previously.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Giovanni Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giovanni Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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