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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of goo gone next to the macaroni noodles in dry storage, owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinsing a strainer of lasagna noodles in the handwashing sink, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like and pink like substance on the white guard in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a styrofoam cup in a container of flour operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in prep area have dust on them in the kitchen.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks in several areas in the kitchen on prep tables and in reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse in a prep area in kitchen next to walk in freezer, owner moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn in the reach in cooler next to the office and the reach in cooler next to the salad bar. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink in the pizza area. No handwashing signs in either women's or men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:37 PM.
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.