Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula
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221 W Main St, Wauchula, FL 33873Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula has averaged 7.95 violations per inspection across 21 inspections since January 2022, more than 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the facility's record, with proper hand and arm washing cited in at least 4 inspections, food contact surface violations appearing in 9 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations documented in 5 inspections. Consumer advisory violations, which indicate failure to properly inform customers of significant food safety concerns, have appeared in 6 inspections. Additional high-priority findings include management awareness violations in 2 inspections, employee health reporting violations in 1 inspection, and toxic substance control violations in 3 inspections. A complaint-based inspection on January 22, 2025 documented four high-priority violations including management awareness, correct procedures, allergen awareness, and toxic substance control, resulting in an inspection completed with no further action. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 found 16 violations including 2 high-priority violations for proper hand and arm washing and consumer advisory, with disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula: Comparison to Hardee County Averages
Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections26 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 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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— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula last inspected?
- Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula?
- The most frequently cited violations at Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula are: Clean multi-use utensils, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula had?
- Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula find?
- Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula ever been shut down?
- No, Giovanni's Main Street Kitchen in Wauchula 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
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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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