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GIOVANNIS PIZZA & PASTA

3900 NORTHLAKE BLVD · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33403

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJune 6, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3494886
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8864071
DBPR license6018965

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#3High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked bean in sauce dated 5/28 in walk-in cooler; See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#4High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked bean in sauce dated 5/28 in walk-in cooler; See Stop Sale

Stop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted garlic (45F – Cold Holding)in cooler at cook line; food container stored on top of other food containers; unable to get the cold air; food not prepared or portioned today; as per operator food out of temperature for an hour; food moved on the bottom of the cooler; **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#6High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking- garlic in oil at cook line; as per operator since 11:00 am; time marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara (132F – Hot Holding); meatballs (124F – Hot Holding)in steam table at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for about 30 minutes; food placed back on the top stove to reheat to 165 F **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at pizza station

#9Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink at prep area by the office not accessible for employee use at all times- plastic vinegar container stored inside and stacked posts and pans in front of it; advised to remove all

#10Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate03G-50-1

Intermediate – Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed raw beef in ROP in walk-in cooler; as per operator food placed in bag 24 hours prior; advised to remove from the package and apply for HACCP plan; operator removed package; **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor- big plastic container of sauce in walk-in cooler; advised to store properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues-all coolers throughout

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
4 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

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