GIO'S DELI AND MERCATO ITALIANO

Name: GIO'S DELI AND MERCATO ITALIANO
Address: 3975 CR 201, OXFORD, FL, 34484, US
Rating: 82.9

3975 CR 201, OXFORD, FL 34484

License #7000607

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82.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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GIO'S DELI AND MERCATO ITALIANO in OXFORD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 12 total violations — 3 critical, 5 major, 4 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 19, 2026 shows 8 observation rows: no critical rows, 4 major, and 4 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed : open half n half from yesterday, no written use by date.
[09-17-4] Employee using bare hand contact with nonready-to-eat food (such as raw animal food or flour) unnecessarily without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Observed : prep staff peeling eggplant with bare hands. Then hands were washed and gloves added.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : all but 1 employee certificate is expired.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed : the to go single serve containers and lids are food side up on the glass display case.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Observed : the dumpster lid was open upon arrival.
[11-27-4] 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 : lack of a written plan. One was emailed.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a soufflé cup used to scoop cheese at the pizza station.
[51-15-4] Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Observed : 20 units on the license, 72 seats between the 2 rooms. Fire safety has signed off on 48 seats, but had not considered the private dining area.

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