Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford
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3975 Cr 201, Oxford, FL 34484Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford has recorded 25 inspections with 163 violations since 2016, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations (sick worker policies) and hand washing violations are recurring high-priority findings, appearing in at least 5 of the last 8 inspections. The facility also shows a pattern of high-priority violations related to proper cooking temperatures, time-temperature control, and food source approval across multiple inspections. An administrative complaint was recommended on April 16, 2024, and again on December 8, 2023, indicating formal enforcement action. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Most recent inspection on December 5, 2025 found 9 violations including 3 high-priority citations for employee health reporting and hand washing, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections42 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections33 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford last inspected?
- Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 5, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford had?
- Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford find?
- Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford was most recently inspected on December 5, 2025 with 4 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford ever been shut down?
- No, Gio's Deli and Mercato Italiano in Oxford 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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