Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando
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14177 Lake Nona Blvd Ste 1080, Orlando, FL 32824Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando has a substantial and persistent compliance problem. Across 18 inspections dating to at least 2023, the facility accumulated 153 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection—more than 60% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared consistently, including employee health policy violations in at least 4 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 3 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 5 inspections. The facility has never been emergency-closed despite this pattern.
A warning was issued on October 2, 2023, after an inspection documented employee health policy and reporting violations alongside shell stock and approved food source issues. The most recent inspection on March 25, 2026 identified 12 violations including high-priority hand washing and cooking temperature issues, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action." While disposition language does not reflect escalation to formal disciplinary action, the frequency and severity of documented violations suggests systemic management issues with food safety protocols.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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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— 3 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 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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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando last inspected?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando had?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando find?
- Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Giovanni's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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