GIOVANNIS PIZZA & PASTA
3900 NORTHLAKE BLVD · PALM BEACH GARDENS · Palm Beach County · FL 33403
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
02C-01-5High 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
01B-24-5High 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
03A-02-5High 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**
03F-02-5High 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**
03B-01-6High 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**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at pizza station
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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**
03G-50-1Intermediate – 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**
Basic 2
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor- big plastic container of sauce in walk-in cooler; advised to store properly **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4Basic – 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
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4 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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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.