GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
875 RINEHART RD, LAKE MARY, FL 32746
License #6904442
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA in LAKE MARY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 90.1 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 19 total violations — 1 critical, 2 major, 16 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on February 23, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic cups no handle used to scoop shredded cheese
- [36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to ceiling. - above three comp sink
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [03C-89-4] Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - floured chicken breast. Provided blank forms to operate
- [16-15-4] Accumulation of debris on dish trays
- [29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken stock (68F - Cold Holding); - beef stock (68F - Cold Holding) Observed on the counter. Operator states less than 4hours. Operator moved to cooler.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - rolling cart and flour bin next to dough mixer
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GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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