GIOVANNI'S PIZZA

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This was the second follow-up/reinspection to assess the cockroach infestation. No cockroaches, dead or alive, were observed in the facility today. The facility was reopened. Continue to work closely with pest control and monitor for vermin. Recommend placing sticky traps to monitor vermin activity. Note: Ambient temperature of refrigerator measured 41-47F in different areas. No PHF beside raw shell eggs (measured at 45F) were stored inside the walk-in. PIC stated a technician will come today to fix the refrigerator.

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

FOLLOW UP INSPECTION FROM 8/7/25 IN WHICH LIVE AND DEAD COCKROACHES WERE FOUND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. FINDINGS: FOUND A LIVE COCKROACH UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. FOUND A DEAD COCKROACH INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COCKROACH PARTS INSIDE A FRONT SERVICE CABINET. WORKSHEET HAS BEEN RECEIVED FROM PERSON IN CHARGE. A REPORT FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND REVIEWED. RECOMMENDED: REMOVE THE COCKROACHES. CLEAN THE FACILITY, MOVE THE EQUIPMENT TO CHECK AND SEAL ANY GAPS OR CREVICES ON THE WALLS, FLOORS AND CEILINGS WHERE THE COCKROACHES MAY BE HIDING. DISCARD ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE CONTAMINATED BY THE COCKROACHES. REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY ENCRUSTED FOOD ON THE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TREATMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES PRIOR TO CONTACTING THE DEPARTMENT. ADDITIONAL RE-INSPECTIONS WILL BE CHARGED AT $298 PER HOUR DURING BUSINESS HOURS, MINIMUM ONE HOUR. AFTER HOUR RE-INSPECTIONS WILL BE CHARGED AT $645 UPON AVAILABILITY. CALL THE DEPARTMENT AT 408-918-3400 RE-INSPECTION.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

3. Giovanni's Pizza Routine Inspection Facility was closed due to evidence of a live cockroach infestation. ALL FOOD OPERATIONS MUST CEASE. Facility may not resume operation until written approval is obtained from this Agency. Do not remove or obscure CLOSED sign. Requirements Before Reopening (Facility must wait 24 hours before requesting a reinspection): 1. Email the signed and completed Reopening Checklist to the assigned inspector. 2. Submit a copy of the pest control report from a licensed provider. Call DEH at (408) 918-3400 to schedule a reinspection. Email reports/checklist to priscilla.mark@deh.scc.org and CC mindy.nguyen@deh.sccgov.org . A follow up inspection will be conducted to assess the major violations listed above. The first follow-up is free of charge. Any additional follow-up inspection(s) shall each be billed $298/hr during business hours and $645/hr during non-business hours upon availability. If any cockroaches, live or dead, are observed at the follow-up inspection, the facility will not be reopened. Consulted supervisor P. Mark. ______ Notes: 1) Ensure all handsinks are stocked with soap and paper towels whenever food prep is occurring. 2) Repair the walk-in refrigerator before using it to store potentially hazardous foods. 3) Observed facility installed a handsink in the kitchen, per a previous inspector's reports. However, no records of plan submittal were available in DEH records. By 10/7/25, submit plans for the installation of the handsink. For general inquiries or to schedule a consultation, site assessment, or plan check inspection, please email us at dehplancheck@deh.sccgov.org or call us at (408) 918-3400 Monday through Friday between 7:30am and 4:30pm. To assist you with technical questions, a Plan Checker is available by phone during these hours on a first come-first served basis Monday through Friday. Due to printer issues, reports were emailed to the owner during the inspection.

FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION

This was a follow-up to the 12/5/24 routine inspection. Observed the major violations were corrected as follows: 1) Observed the kitchen handwash sink was stocked with soap and paper towels. 2) Observed chlorine sanitizer was available on site. The placard was changed from yellow to green. Note: please send an email to mindy.nguyen@deh.sccgov.org with the updated owner phone number.

ROUTINE INSPECTION

A follow up inspection will be conducted to assess compliance for the major violations. The first follow-up is free of charge. Any additional follow-up inspection(s) shall each be billed $298/hr during business hours. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. Please call Mindy Nguyen at (408) 918-3490 if there are any changes or updates. Note: Owner paid for environmental health permit fee online during inspection.