Giovani’s Big Pizza in Melrose
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026
📍 839A PROSPECT AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10459 ·
🍽️ Pizza
Overview
Giovani's Big Pizza in Melrose holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 7 points on its most recent inspection. Across 6 inspections since 2022, the restaurant has received Grade A on both graded inspections on record, with no emergency closures.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
3
Grade A Inspections
Giovani’s Big Pizza in Melrose: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Apr 15, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 10
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
Violations:
09A
Mar 5, 2026
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 35
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
Violations:
06A
GRADE A
May 6, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 7
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.
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solutio...
Aug 1, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby th...
GRADE A
Aug 1, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 0
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
Violations:
02H
May 3, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 18
Food contact surface not properly maintained.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Facility not vermin proof. Harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowi...
May 3, 2022
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Sale or use of certain expanded polystyrene items restricted
Violations:
22G
Giovani’s Big Pizza in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Giovani’s Big Pizza last inspected?
- Giovani’s Big Pizza was last inspected on April 15, 2026 (Grade A). The inspection score was 10 points.
- What is Giovani’s Big Pizza's current health grade?
- Giovani’s Big Pizza currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has Giovani’s Big Pizza had?
- Giovani’s Big Pizza has 7 health inspections on record from May 2022 through April 2026. The restaurant received Grade A on 3 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at Giovani’s Big Pizza?
- The worst inspection score recorded at Giovani’s Big Pizza was 35 points on March 5, 2026. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has Giovani’s Big Pizza ever received a Grade C?
- No. Giovani’s Big Pizza has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.