GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA/BLACK BOX PIZZA
4250 ALAFAYA TRL STE 132
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 21-12-4:Basic - wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. A lot in use in multiple place at the kitchen.
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back of the house pasta table and the prep table in front of microwave.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Under the 3 compartment sink .
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen equipment.
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. multiple area back of the house.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 2 light out by the hoods .
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment .
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bottom of make table ; ham (47F - Cold Holding); Italian spicy sausage (52F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that the last time check the cooler was less than 4 hours ago and he discarded it .
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. No time mark at the pizza sliced . No time mark at the cheese and sauce at the cook line . operator stated that the food out since 12 pm .
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the wrong spot not at the water side .
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Repeat Violation
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At the employee hand sink the one next to the prep sink .
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Dish machine racks soiled with grime. - dough mixer soiled with encrusted food debris.
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in wash ware of the establishment.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered, in walk in cooler.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers stored over noodles in walk in cooler .
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bow tie at pasta station date marked more than 7 days . Operator instructed to discard .
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Food worker n phone and continued to prepare food without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - salad station cutting board soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pizza cooler
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - bar area, around floor drain - floors below ice tea maker
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - storage area
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. - Italian Dressing in grab and go cooler missing address of where packaged and date of packaging
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - pizza cooler
- 14-17-4:Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - storage rack
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - cook line cutting boards
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - in office Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - liquor cage shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - in office Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below dish machine - under cooking equipment throughout kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: Greatly improved **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffle - bottom of pizza reach in cooler - exterior of dough machine - exterior of bulk sugar and salt bins - exterior walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 14-33-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - pizza cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket pizza cooler - gasket of walk in Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the sliced, pizza sauce Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - liquor cage shelves rusted Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-01: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/1/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 on counter in bar area - 1 on floor near mop sink - operator cleaned up - no callback per Linda Franz Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - bar area
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. - bar area
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. - cardboard box on the floor under ice bin in bar area that has rotted out from the water on the floor.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand sink in pizza area used to store wet rags
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/27/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
12
Total
21
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - in server station Warning
- 16-15-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - pizza cooler - salad cooler Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - in office Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - both on cook line Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below dish machine - under cooking equipment throughout kitchen Warning
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. - dough pans. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Warning
- 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. - in bulk sugar and salt Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood baffle - bottom of pizza reach in cooler - exterior of dough machine - exterior of bulk sugar and salt bins - exterior walk in cooler Warning
- 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - pizza cooler Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - pizza cooler Warning
- 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - in bar area. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - chicken over cooked mussels in walk in freezer Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. - provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - gasket pizza cooler - gasket of walk in Warning
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. - on cook line not operational Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. - provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. - pizza by the sliced, pizza sauce Warning
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. - liquor cage shelves rusted Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/27/2023 revealed 21 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 12 basic).