Follow-Up Inspection
Aug 21, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 21, 2025 · Original Source
Santa Clara County, CA
Giovanni's Pizza
862 N 13th St
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Repeat problemsSerious findings or closures appear in two or more of the last three inspections. Review the dated records below.
The full inspection history
5 inspectionsFollow-Up Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 15, 2025 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Closed
The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.
4 recorded violations
criticalCode K23Pests
Official wording
No rodents, insects, birds, or animals
Inspector’s notes
Observed cockroaches in the following locations: - 1 live inside the 3-compartment sink - Approximately 10 live cockroaches crawling out of the floor sink under the 3-compartment sink - 1 dead inside the 3-compartment sink - 3-4 dead on top of the grease trap - 1 large dead on floor next to walk-in refrigerator door. [CA] The premises of each food facility must be maintained free of vermin. A facility cannot operate if there is a vermin infestation that leads to contamination of food contact surfaces, packaging, utensils, food equipment, or adulteration of food. The facility is required to cease operations immediately and must remain closed until all corrective actions on the provided checklist are completed. FACILITY WAS CLOSED. See notes below.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode K35Equipment and utensils
Official wording
Equipment, utensils: Approved, in good repair, adequate capacity
Inspector’s notes
Ambient temperature of walk-in refrigerator measured 48F after a metal probe thermometer was left inside with the door closed for over 30 minutes. [CA] Repair refrigerator so that it can keep foods at 41F and below.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuescriticalCode K07Food temperature
Official wording
Proper hot and cold holding temperatures
Inspector’s notes
Measured internal temperature of multiple PHFs in walk-in refrigerator to be 45 - 47F (tomato sauce, sausage, chicken strips, ricotta cheese, heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, chorizo). Operator stated foods had been held for more than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of walk-in refrigerator measured 48F. [CA] Keep potentially hazardous foods at 41F and below or135F and above. [COS] Food was voluntarily discarded. See VCD form.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed heavy accumulation of food debris on floors, and inside floor sink under the 3-compartment sink. [CA] Keep floors and surfaces clean.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Aug 7, 2025 · Original Source
Follow-Up Inspection
Dec 9, 2024
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Routine Inspection
Dec 5, 2024
Conditional Pass
6 recorded violations
minorCode K44Pests
Official wording
Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing
Inspector’s notes
Observed employee personal belongings (beverage cup with lid/straw, charging cable, hair clip) stored directly on the prep surface of the prep unit. [CA] Store personal belongings away from prep areas/surfaces to prevent contamination.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectscriticalCode K14Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Food contact surfaces clean, sanitized
Inspector’s notes
Sanitizer for warewashing was not available at the facility. [CA] Sanitizer must be available to sanitize dishes/equipment at all times. [COS] Sanitizer (bleach) was purchased and brought to the facility.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemscriticalCode K06Handwashing
Official wording
Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible
Inspector’s notes
At the kitchen handwash sink: - Observed lack of designated soap dispenser/bottle. - Observed lack of nearby paper towel dispenser (a paper towel dispenser was mounted on the wall approximately 6 feet away). [CA] Keep handwash sinks stocked with paper towels and soap in designated dispensers. [COS] A small bottle of soap and a paper towel roll were placed near the handwash sink.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsminorCode K45Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floor, walls, ceilings: built,maintained, clean
Inspector’s notes
Observed damaged flooring throughout kitchen. Observed accumulation of food debris on floors under cooking equipment and inside the walk-in refrigerator. [CA] Repair floors and keep them clean.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode K01Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification
Inspector’s notes
A manager's food safety certificate was not available. [CA] Obtain a manager's food safety certificate.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesminorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
Hot and cold water available
Inspector’s notes
Measured hot water at the 3-compartment sink to be 117F. [CA] Provide hot water (120F) at the 3-compartment sink.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 5, 2024 · Original Source