Inspection Report

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GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

8520 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 29, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3633521
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10931830
DBPR license2327795

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#10High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored on floor underneath three compartment sink

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic16-03-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

#3Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler Floor soiled.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed knifes stored in standing water at 73 F.

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at cooking line.

#8Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.

#9Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:47 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.