Gioia Italy
701 N Federal Hwy Ste 112, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 · Permanent Food Service · License 1625592
What drove the grade
Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 30 routine inspection2 intermediate, 3 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the sanitizer.
Observed break in line not supplying chemical sanitizer on a consistent basis.
Code 52, Misrepresentation or misbranding: Identity of food or food product misrepresented.
Observed menu states "fresh" mussels. Operator states, it is a frozen product.
Basic3
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers.
Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Sanitizer needs service. See 16-59.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.