Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami
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8520 Sw 8 St, Miami, FL 33144Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 179 violations across 22 inspections since 2022, averaging 8.1 violations per inspection—more than 50 percent above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 6 inspections, and hand washing violations in at least 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced emergency closure. Most recent enforcement escalation occurred on January 29, 2025, when an inspector issued a warning after documenting 14 violations including three high-priority findings (employee health reporting, allergen awareness, and chemical storage). The most recent inspection on September 29, 2025 found 21 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 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· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami last inspected?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami had?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami find?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, Giovanni's Italian Restaurant in Miami 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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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