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Grade AItalian

Giovanni Restaurant

579 GRAND CONCOURSE, Bronx, 10451

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 weeks ago). Details below.

Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Jul 21, 2026

  • Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.

    Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

    Critical

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Jul 21, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (1 critical)
Jan 13, 2026Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection5 (4 critical)
Aug 5, 2025Grade CCycle Inspection / Re-inspection10 (6 critical)
Feb 10, 2025Grade PendingCycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (3 critical)
Sep 15, 2023Grade BCycle Inspection / Re-inspection3 (2 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 4×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
  • 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
  • 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
  • 2×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
  • 2×A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 22 rodent inspections on record, 5 finding rat activity.
  • 8 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.

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