Giovanni's Pizza

1011 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10025
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Giovanni's Pizza stretching back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Giovanni's Pizza's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

3
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
67
Jul 29, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
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
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted
20-06
70
Mar 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
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
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
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giovanni's Pizza last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giovanni's Pizza on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “cold TCS food item held above 41 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Giovanni's Pizza.

How does Giovanni's Pizza compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Giovanni's Pizza most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giovanni's Pizza have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Giovanni's 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 Giovanni's Pizza inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giovanni's Pizza is inspected roughly once per year on average.