GIOVANNI'S MAIN STREET KITCHEN
221 W MAIN ST · WAUCHULA · Hardee County · FL 33873
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Found at 0ppm primed and restarted corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. 08B-02-4 Observed: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed croutons at buffet not covered. Manager had lid added and will search for permanent solution. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. 01B-13-4 Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion soup dated 9/12 homemade tomato sauce cooked 9/14see stop sale. Reference: 3-701.11(A) FC and 3-101.11FC and 509.032(4) FS: 3-701.11(A) A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented as specified under Section 3-101.11 shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. 3-101.11 Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and, as specified under Section 3-601.12, honestly presented. 509.032(4) The division may stop the sale, and supervise the proper destruction, of any food or food product when the director or the director's designee determines that such food or food product represents a threat to the public safety or welfare. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 01B-13-4 Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Onion soup dated 9/12 homemade tomato sauce cooked 9/14see stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 03B-01-6 Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup (120F – Hot Holding) cook reheated to 165F. Reaheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Manager showed emails where plan had been submitted. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form and signed during inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Basic 7
32-02-4Basic – Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on employee's who are engaged in open food preparation. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands. Reference: 2-303.11 FC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Watches and bracelets on employee's who are engaged in open food preparation. Manager had employees remove items and wash hands. Reference: 2-303.11 FC: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing food, food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by inspector at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Added labels **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 1:20 PM.
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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.