Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant

45-59 47 Street, Queens, NY 11377

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged four inspections at Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

Across the inspection history, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

The city-wide average sits at 75, which Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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

06D

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

04L

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

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

08A

Aug 30, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

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

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

08A

Jun 12, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

5 critical violations. 8 minor violations.

View 13 violations

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

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

06D

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

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

04K

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

08C

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

09C

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

08A

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

Current letter grade or grade pending card not posted

20-06

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.

10H

10F

Jan 9, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

04H

Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.

04M

10B

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

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “establishment is not free of harborage or conditions” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant.

How does Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Giovanni's Pizza & Mexican Restaurant 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 & Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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

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