GIOVANNI'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA
3439 WEDGEWOOD LN · THE VILLAGES · Sumter County · FL 32162
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee came inside from exterior walk in cooler, placed gloves on to prep cheese without hand wash.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washing dishes placed soiled dish ware into machine, touched clean dishes without hand wash
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches under stove in cubby with clean equipment 2 live roaches in mop sink area 1 live roach in dough prep area on the floor
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. diced ham (72F – Cold Holding); ricotta (62F – Cold Holding)
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked pasta (60F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58F – Cold Holding) operator states the pasta was taken out of refrigerator approximately 1 hour ago. Operator moved pasta to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. diced ham (72F – Cold Holding); ricotta (62F – Cold Holding. On counter in pizza area see stop sale.
Intermediate 5
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dough prep area blocked by table
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at hand wash sink in dough prep area
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Cargo container storing single service items added in back parking lot behind the establishment next to outdoor walk in cooler. Hand wash sink in dough mixer area moved to the opposite side of the prep table
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 9
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling, walls and floor not smooth and easily cleanable in cargo container in the back parking lot next to outdoor walk in cooler
24-24-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils stored in a room that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Slicer stored in outdoor breezeway on prep table
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under pizza cooler
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employees drinks on the server table in hallway
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees preparing food
08B-32-4Basic – Food being prepared outside. Employee slicing mozzarella cheese in outdoor breezeway in front of walk in cooler **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil, canned tomatoes, canned pizza sauce in hallway
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. In cook line area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:49 AM.
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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.