Giacomo's Pizza

445 Lantana Rd, Lantana, FL 33462 · Permanent Food Service · License 6021040

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 80 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 7 basic (2 repeats)
-20
Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul212026

Complaint inspection

11 violations found

First visitJul 21, 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.
11 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed in walk-in cooler raw Philly sliced steak stored over containers of sliced olives and red onions. Operator stored correctly.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  No chlorine test strips.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed frozen chicken stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  Next to pizza oven operator provided.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic7
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Observed frozen chicken breast 32°F inside sink hand washing sink. Operator placed in walk-in cooler.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
  Plastic container of oil stored on floor next to reach in freezer.
  Repeat violation
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Tongs on oven door handle operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Shelf next to oven surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
- Code 32, Restrooms: Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
  Urinal out of order in men's restroom.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected during operation.
  Observed open window by freezer chest with no screen for insect/vermin protection.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.