GIOVANNI'S MAIN STREET KITCHEN
221 West Main Street
Florida, 33873
Hardee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/22/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
17
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. Observed a slime like substance on the guard in the big ice machine located in the kitchen.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in container of salt and a bowl in a container of rice located in kitchen, manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks in a couple of areas in the kitchen on prep tables near food, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in kitchen on shelve next to office, pans were stacked and wet in between. Observed at both wait stations stack of drinking cups that were wet in between. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler located in kitchen by the office, the gaskets are ripped on both doors and in poor repair. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one case of Mello Yello and one case of root beer for the soda dispensers on the floor in the storage closet, operator removed. Observed a container of base on the floor in the storage area, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave in the kitchen area has food debris in it.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink in the front area where the pizza oven is.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed one case of foil sheets located under shelve on the floor, manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed sheet pans for the pizza that were not inverted on top of a bakers rack in the kitchen, operator turned upside down. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in shed behind kitchen one can of corn, one can of cannellini beans and two cans of black olives dented. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground meat and hard raw shell eggs on top of marinara sauce and lasagna noodles in reach in cooler by the office, operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook washed hands with gloves on did not use soap then proceeded to go back to prepping, educated on proper handwashing, the cook removed her gloves and correctly washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on the hose at the mop sink.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in the kitchen area no hot water, operator informed a work order was in and a plumber was coming out. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/22/2025 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 2/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of scale inside and outside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with broken/ missing top, cutting board placed over hole to seal top. Operator states that the unit is being replaced and are working with contracted service to get new unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-14: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/14/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
10
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of scale inside and outside warewashing machine. Warning
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing over prep area at cookline. Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishmachine unable to dispense chemicals sanitizer found at 0ppm. Alarm sounding and no action being taken. Operator must manually wash dishes in 3 bay sink until dishmachine is functioning and able to dispense sanitizer at 50 to 100ppm. Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine with broken/ missing top, cutting board placed over hole to seal top. Operator states that the unit is being replaced and are working with contracted service to get new unit. Warning
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed pizza tools stored stuck into cracks of equipment on pizza make table. Warning
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed tea stirring spoon stored hung in front of and in splash zone of handsink at waitstaff area. Warning
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Operator sent back through dishwash Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at sink at prep area. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at waitstaff area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/30/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/22/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
- 14-45-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on employee's who are engaged in open food preparation. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands. Reference: 2-303.11 FC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on employee's who are engaged in open food preparation. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands. Reference: 2-303.11 FC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector at inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Added labels Corrected On-Site
- 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. Observed: 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. Found at 0ppm primed and restarted corrected to 100ppm Corrected On-Site
- 08B-02-4:High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. 08B-02-4 Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed croutons at buffet not covered. Manager had lid added and will search for permanent solution. Corrected On-Site
- 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. 01B-13-4 Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion soup dated 9/12 homemade tomato sauce cooked 9/14see stop sale. Reference: 3-701.11(A) FC and 3-101.11FC and 509.032(4) FS: 3-701.11(A) A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under Section 3-601.12, honestly presented. 509.032(4) The division may stop the sale, and supervise the proper destruction, of any food or food product when the director or the director's designee determines that such food or food product represents a threat to the public safety or welfare. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 01B-13-4 Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion soup dated 9/12 homemade tomato sauce cooked 9/14see stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 03B-01-6 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (120F - Hot Holding) cook reheated to 165F. Reaheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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/. Manager showed emails where plan had been submitted. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Inspector provided form and signed during inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/22/2023 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).