GIOIA ITALY
GIOIA ITALY located in HALLANDALE BEACH has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
701 N FEDERAL HWY STE 112
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/3/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876438
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon stored fully thawed in sealed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on cook line cutting board. Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Operator cleaned at time of inspection Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Connection point to container broken. Instructed operator to remove connections and place hose in container, primed and retested at 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored on above raw calamari in prep area reach in cooler. Operator properly separated Corrected On-Site
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon stored fully thawed in sealed commercially packaged reduced oxygen packaging with a label indicating to be removed before thawing.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer stored in bar area hand wash sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Inspection Date: 1/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766134
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10760963
- 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed. Self closing doors are not closing completely. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Same- **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Door of Victoria reach in under flip top not closing completely. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Same- **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in cooler under flip top.; Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Stop Sale- Victoria Lower reach in cooler- Soft Cheese 60F Cold Holding Half and half 58F Cold Holding. Cooked Pasta 68F Cold Holding. Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door of unit unable to close. See Stop sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in under salad flip top- Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Victoria Lower reach in cooler- Soft Cheese 60F Cold Holding Half and half 58F Cold Holding. Cooked Pasta 68F Cold Holding. Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door of unit unable to close. See Stop Sale . Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 1/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8878606
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed. Self closing doors are not closing completely.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Cases of pizza boxes stored on floor at gluten free station. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed raw fish not removed bag before thawing. Cook removed from bag during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Door of Victoria reach in under flip top not closing completely.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lowboy under prep table at entrance of kitchen - ; Cooked Beef (58F - Cooling) Per cook food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation. See stop sale.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in cooler under flip top.; Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria Lower Reach in under salad flip top- Cooked Pasta (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Ravioli (50F - Cold Holding). Per cook food items in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed door unable to close. See Stop Sale
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Employees hands washing sink in dishwashing area. Warning
Inspection Date: 9/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8837823
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed