GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
8520 SW 8 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33144
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pills on prep top above reach in cooler. Chef moved from table. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon above half and half creamer. Chef moved to proper location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw eggs and fish. Chef moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit, inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Observed Norma Torres expired; 09-18-19. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand sink stored at coffee bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand sink and at coffee bar sink. Operator brought towels over. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan, inspector provided form via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed missing birth dates for all employees with training. Douglas, Pedro, Eudalio, Jose. **Warning**
Basic 11
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dish machine soiled on top. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on counter at 96F. **Warning**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed under board at cooking line. **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.observed no form; inspector provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underneath microwave soiled. Observed pipes on wall soiled with dust above hand sink. Observed soiled paper towel dispenser in kitchen. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across cook line. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in coolers across cook line. **Warning**
25-32-4Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed cheese containers being washed and reused for food storage. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed potato's in water with no lid in walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed Throughout kitchen area. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:48 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.