GIOVANNI'S PIZZERIA
723 North Atlantic Avenue
Daytona Beach, Florida, 32118
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/2/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
- 29-07-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -portable hand sink installed for ice cream station noted in plan review requirements, without variance/approval from Tallahassee. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - scooped ice cream station area added. 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/. -prior denial on plan review due to lack of communication from operator. Callback inspection shall occur in 60 days to verify compliance on approved plans for ice cream station added inside establishment with a portable/not plumbed handwash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Time extended 30 days, see comments **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-09-4:Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. -both bathroom doors are locked, person in charge without key to open either bathroom door. Person in charge contacted for assistance to open door. Operator unlocked bathroom doors, advised operator to have backup keys for restrooms available to person in charge **Corrected On-Site**
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -fryer basket handles
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -cell phone places on service window from cookline next to bread
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cookline equipment
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of plastic water bottles
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -splash guards at fry station -wire racks inside old unused cooler -wire racks on cookline above sink
- 35B-05-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. -back door open, service window without screen open. Flies present. Service windows should only be opened upon servicing customers and immediately closed to prevent vermin/contamination **Warning**
- 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. -portable hand sink installed for ice cream station noted in plan review requirements, without variance/approval from Tallahassee.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live flying insects inside ware washing area **Warning**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. -medicine bottle used to contain seasoning, placed above prep area
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -seasoning -canadian bacon
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -small portion of Canadian bacon 49F inside makeline cooler raised above recommended fill line from manufacturer. From overnight, see stop sale. Advised to keep lower to allow for adequate air flow **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -feta cheese
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -black substance on cutting board -dough trays inside makeline cooler -can opener blade -dough mixer
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -chlorine used for sanitizer per employee, no test strips
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - scooped ice cream station area added. 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/. -prior denial on plan review due to lack of communication from operator. Callback inspection shall occur in 60 days to verify compliance on approved plans for ice cream station added inside establishment with a portable/not plumbed handwash sink **Warning**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -pasta, meatballs
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 20 total violations (5 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 8/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop resting in standing water, must have dipper well running water adequate to remove particles if not using 135F to maintain safety of in use utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7: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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -scooped ice cream station added in lobby/dining area -including hand sink with dipper well, small ice machine, cofffee/latte dispenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-12: Time extended 60 days to verify plan review compliance **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
- 10-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop resting in standing water, must have dipper well running water adequate to remove particles if not using 135F to maintain safety of in use utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 46F, , sliced ham 51F, pizza sauce 48F inside cooler across from fryers on top side, manager stated less than 2 hours prior, advised to monitor right side of unit for 41F or below internal food temperatures, or to rely on 4 hour time controls. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: -shredded cheese 46F, pizza sauce 44-45F, cooked beef crumbles 46F, person in charge stated loaded 1 hour prior from other cooler. Moved product back to cool down **Admin Complaint**
- 51-16-7: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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -scooped ice cream station added in lobby/dining area -including hand sink with dipper well, small ice machine, cofffee/latte dispenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-07: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -cases of fryer oil
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer..
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle inside salt container resting inside food
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -ice cream scoop resting in standing water, must have dipper well running water adequate to remove particles if not using 135F to maintain safety of in use utensils.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -ice cream station
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -top surface of oven near window **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. -3 rodent droppings on floor in corner of wall near back entrance, below rack containing boxed single service portion cups/jugs of margarine/rack of clean pots and pans.. manager cleaned up on site **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese 46F, , sliced ham 51F, pizza sauce 48F inside cooler across from fryers on top side, manager stated less than 2 hours prior, advised to monitor right side of unit for 41F or below internal food temperatures, or to rely on 4 hour time controls. **Warning**
- 51-16-7: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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -scooped ice cream station added in lobby/dining area -including hand sink with dipper well, small ice machine, cofffee/latte dispenser **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -ice cream station
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).