GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Name: GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Address: 8520 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 33144, US
Rating: 97.3

8520 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL 33144

License #2327795

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97.3 Grade A / 100

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GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT in MIAMI currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 97.3 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 7, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 3 critical, 1 major, 16 minor.

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[23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of microwave soiled.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed chicken base on floor under storage racks.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between wall and triple sink operator removed knives during inspection.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at cook line on oven. Operator removed during inspection.
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on dessert table. Operator dumped water during inspection.
[51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy printed.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in coolers across cook line.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in reach in coolers.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in walk in cooler.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed advil stored above reach in coolers across cook line. Operator removed during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed across cook line: heavy cream (84F - Cold Holding) not in use. As per operator, was put for rush. Operator placed back into cooler for rapid chill.
[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 expired certificates; 02/08/26. Duglas, Pedro, Fermin.

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