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DON GIOVANNI

Based on 6 health inspections, DON GIOVANNI in PORT ORANGE has earned a 1.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1633 TAYLOR RD STE 5

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495439

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee restocked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-21: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10898229

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of sauce on floor in walk-in cooler, operator relocated Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. -renovations are underway, mop sink was disconnected, plumber on-site reinstalled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris Warning
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in kitchen used to store scrubbing pads, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA Repeat Violation 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/. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, employee restocked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation 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. -cooked lasagna portions, per operator cooked on Saturday, August 16, 2025, employee dated Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841579

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -bucket of red sauce stored on the floor in walk-in cooler, employee relocated -pot of sauce stored on floor in cooking area, employee relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -cooked steak container broken in walk-in cooler, employee relocated to new container and discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -cooked steak in walk-in cooler uncovered, employee covered Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by sauce pot, employee removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA for triple sink -CHLORINE for warewashing machine
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine, employee refilled paper towels -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, employee refilled paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink next to ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 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. -walk-in cooler: cooked pasta, per employee cooked more than 24 hours ago lacking date marking

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8733905

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. -single glass door reach-in cooler, relocated to front Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. -liquid butter stored on top of waste receptacle, employee relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils stored in standing water 86F, employee relocated to stove to rapidly reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwashing sign at entrance to kitchen states "HAND WASH ONLY", provided handwashing signs Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons in plastic container on prep table, employee inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -employee put gloves on and began preparing a salad without first washing his hands.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by stock pot, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in beverage service area -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen

Inspection Date: 1/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8355523

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -utensils in standing water 103F, operator dumped water Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -signs throughout restaurant simply state "Hand Sink Only", provided handwash signs, operator posted Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -butter portions 55F, per operator stored overfilled in top of reach-in cooler less than 3 hours, operator relocated excess portions to lower part of reach-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in kitchen blocked by oil jugs, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in kitchen, operator installed paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 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. -cooked sausage and lasagna, per operator stored in walk-in cooler more than 24 hours, operator dated Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/16/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8470197

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. -cutting board and sets of tongs stored on top of trash can, operator relocated to dishwashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitizedCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryer has a light accumulation of grease/food debris Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan cover has an accumulation of dust/debris. -hood filters above stove soiled -outside of microwave oven lights soiled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. -spoons on prep table, operator inverted Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -employee cleaned out Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of microwave oven lightly soiled
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. -CHLORINE
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in beverage area, operator filled soap Corrected On-Site