Giovanni's Pizzeria & Kitchen
49591 US Hwy 27 Ste 701, Davenport, FL 33897 · Permanent Food Service · License 6308956
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 8 basic (1 repeat)-21
- Safety score79
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
One cracked in walk in cooler
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Raw shell eggs over ready to eat item, operator removed raw shell eggs to the lower shelf.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda nozzles at the bar, operator cleaned and sanitized nozzles with sanitation solution.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Cart in front of Handwash sink at pizza station , spray bottles in Handwash sink by mop sink. Cart moved and spray bottles removed from sink
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Cook line, operator replaced paper towels
Fixed on the spot
Basic8
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Bucket of ready to eat vegetables on the floor operator, operator placed in new bucket and removed from floor.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Cook line, operator removed tongs from hand sink.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Cook line, operator removed open can of Celsius can from cook line
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Operator paced in sanitization solution
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Server station, operator removed standing water
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In kitchen area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Pizza station ceilings open and exposed to ventilation system and rafters .Establishment not following provision number five on approved plan review packet.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Cellphone on cook line, operator removed cell phone.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.