Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary
Last inspected:
875 Rinehart Rd, Lake Mary, FL 32746Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary has accumulated 210 violations across 20 inspections, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection—double the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but faces a persistent pattern of high-priority violations. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 8 inspections spanning from 2022 to 2026, indicating chronic failure to track or report sick workers. Chemical storage violations recurred in 14 of 20 inspections, showing systemic inability to properly segregate and secure cleaning compounds. Proper cooking temperature violations were cited in at least 6 inspections. Food contact surface violations and consumer advisory failures also appeared repeatedly across the record. Fire safety violations were documented on July 9, 2024 (back door blocked with metal) and July 27, 2023 (electrical wiring in disrepair). All 20 inspections resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite the high violation volume. The most recent inspection on February 23, 2026 documented 21 violations including high-priority citations for employee health reporting, chemical storage, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces, with no further action taken.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary last inspected?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary?
- The most frequently cited violations at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary are: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary had?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary find?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary was most recently inspected on February 23, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary ever been shut down?
- No, Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Lake Mary has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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