GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
8520 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored above reach in coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line: heavy cream (84F – Cold Holding) not in use. As per operator, was put for rush. Operator placed back into cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired certificates; 02/08/26. Duglas, Pedro, Fermin.
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base on floor under storage racks.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and triple sink operator removed knives during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line on oven. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on dessert table. Operator dumped water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 12:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.