We used to frequent this location, and after taste testing pizzas in the area we found these guys to be the best pizza for the cost. Unfortunately we saw a recent health inspection and now call this restaurant the “parakeet place” when we pass it. Among other unsanitary findings, we found the parakeet in the kitchen disturbing. While parakeets are cute little birds, we don’t want to risk bird excrement and feathers among our cooked food. (An update on how the bird is doing would be appreciated).
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: White Pizza, Sauce, Pizza
Ashtyn Murphy
Nice little place with great pizza. I got the Gluten free crust and it came with a pizza cutter (so no cross contamination). Plus the crust tasted pretty good. I loved the sauce and overall flavor. Service was great, and overall just a nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ilyxoxo
They have such delicious cheese pizzas. Got delivery and the pizza was fresh and hot. They did forget my soda but they came back and gave it. I would 100% recommend! The sauce and cheese is worth the price. Delivery doesn’t take long either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Karolyn Evans
Just not consistent
Eric Muscatell
Great little local pizza (and more) joint. The Stromboli is especially good and the staff is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kerry Alfaro
Always Amazing, HOW CAN GENUINE ITALIAN MADE PIZZA BE BAD?!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza
Brad Sydorick
Meatballs served in spagettio tasting sauce. Garlic bread is an under seasoned literal hoagie bun. Do not recommend.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Robert Salay
I ate here about a month ago, and wasn’t impressed. After reading the latest Dept. of Agriculture inspection report, I will NEVER eat here again. I’m just going to copy and paste the inspection report here for anyone thinking about patronizing this establishment.Giovanni’s Pizza 1001 N 19th St., Allentown Compliance: Out Violations: 15 The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.Bread was observed on top of refrigerator in the prep area. Empty boxes were placed directly on top of the bread. The contaminated portion of the bread was discarded. –Food in the refrigerator was stored with no covering. Ensure all foods are stored with a covering.Plastic bowl was being used as a scoop in dry seasoning. Scoops must have a handle that can sit above the top of the food.Observed wet wiping cloths in cookline area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Ensure all wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer solution.Frozen sausages observed thawing in standing water in the three-bay sink, which is not an approved thawing method. Use an approved thawing method such as under cool running water, in a cold hold unit, or in the microwave for immediate use.No time/temperature control for safety (TCS)foods were date marked. Date mark all time/temperature control for safety foods held for more than 24 hours. These foods may be kept for up to 7 days, including the day the foods were prepared.Pizzas are left on the counter and use time in lieu of temperature without written procedures/documentation of how long the product is out. Document facility process for use of time in lieu of temperature.Cakes were being offered for sale that did not have any label on them. Label these items with common name of product, ingredient list, and any allergens.The staff do not use available test strips to check the chlorine sanitizer concentration. Use test strips to check the concentration of the sanitizer.Chemical sanitizer was not being used on equipment or dishes after being washed and rinsed. Staff were instructed on how to set up a sanitizing solution and proceeded to use it for cleaning within the facility. Always prepare a sanitizing solution to use in the wash, rinse and sanitizing process.A utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain is not provided in the food facility. Facility reported dumping mop water outside. Install utility sink. Dispose of mop water in the sanitary sewer by flushing down the toilet until utility sink is installed.Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Obtain a lid for the waste receptacle.Personal items such as a purse was stored on food prep items rather than in a separate area. Ensure personal items are stored in a separate area.Parakeet in a cage observed on the premise of the food facility in the prep area. *Parakeet was removed immediately. Clean and disinfect area.Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang all mops to air dry.This. Is. Disgusting. On. So. Many. Levels.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Heather Maldonado
Best rice balls (coming from a New Yorker) great sauce & pizza ? looking forward to coming back!
It's good and the attention is essential
We used to frequent this location, and after taste testing pizzas in the area we found these guys to be the best pizza for the cost. Unfortunately we saw a recent health inspection and now call this restaurant the “parakeet place” when we pass it. Among other unsanitary findings, we found the parakeet in the kitchen disturbing. While parakeets are cute little birds, we don’t want to risk bird excrement and feathers among our cooked food. (An update on how the bird is doing would be appreciated).
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: White Pizza, Sauce, Pizza
Nice little place with great pizza. I got the Gluten free crust and it came with a pizza cutter (so no cross contamination). Plus the crust tasted pretty good. I loved the sauce and overall flavor. Service was great, and overall just a nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have such delicious cheese pizzas. Got delivery and the pizza was fresh and hot. They did forget my soda but they came back and gave it. I would 100% recommend! The sauce and cheese is worth the price. Delivery doesn’t take long either.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Pizza
Just not consistent
Great little local pizza (and more) joint. The Stromboli is especially good and the staff is very friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always Amazing, HOW CAN GENUINE ITALIAN MADE PIZZA BE BAD?!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheese Pizza
Meatballs served in spagettio tasting sauce. Garlic bread is an under seasoned literal hoagie bun. Do not recommend.
Food: 1
Service: 1
I ate here about a month ago, and wasn’t impressed. After reading the latest Dept. of Agriculture inspection report, I will NEVER eat here again. I’m just going to copy and paste the inspection report here for anyone thinking about patronizing this establishment.Giovanni’s Pizza 1001 N 19th St., Allentown Compliance: Out Violations: 15 The Person in Charge does not have adequate knowledge of food safety in this food facility as evidenced by this non-compliant inspection.Bread was observed on top of refrigerator in the prep area. Empty boxes were placed directly on top of the bread. The contaminated portion of the bread was discarded. –Food in the refrigerator was stored with no covering. Ensure all foods are stored with a covering.Plastic bowl was being used as a scoop in dry seasoning. Scoops must have a handle that can sit above the top of the food.Observed wet wiping cloths in cookline area, not being stored in sanitizer solution. Ensure all wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer solution.Frozen sausages observed thawing in standing water in the three-bay sink, which is not an approved thawing method. Use an approved thawing method such as under cool running water, in a cold hold unit, or in the microwave for immediate use.No time/temperature control for safety (TCS)foods were date marked. Date mark all time/temperature control for safety foods held for more than 24 hours. These foods may be kept for up to 7 days, including the day the foods were prepared.Pizzas are left on the counter and use time in lieu of temperature without written procedures/documentation of how long the product is out. Document facility process for use of time in lieu of temperature.Cakes were being offered for sale that did not have any label on them. Label these items with common name of product, ingredient list, and any allergens.The staff do not use available test strips to check the chlorine sanitizer concentration. Use test strips to check the concentration of the sanitizer.Chemical sanitizer was not being used on equipment or dishes after being washed and rinsed. Staff were instructed on how to set up a sanitizing solution and proceeded to use it for cleaning within the facility. Always prepare a sanitizing solution to use in the wash, rinse and sanitizing process.A utility sink or curbed cleaning facility with a floor drain is not provided in the food facility. Facility reported dumping mop water outside. Install utility sink. Dispose of mop water in the sanitary sewer by flushing down the toilet until utility sink is installed.Women’s toilet room is not provided with a covered waste receptacle for sanitary napkins. Obtain a lid for the waste receptacle.Personal items such as a purse was stored on food prep items rather than in a separate area. Ensure personal items are stored in a separate area.Parakeet in a cage observed on the premise of the food facility in the prep area. *Parakeet was removed immediately. Clean and disinfect area.Mops are not being hung to air dry. Hang all mops to air dry.This. Is. Disgusting. On. So. Many. Levels.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Best rice balls (coming from a New Yorker) great sauce & pizza ? looking forward to coming back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Got plain cheese pizza which was great tasting pizza along with one of the best tasting tres Leche small desert cake that I've ever had!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
One of the Best Pizza in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Taste better than other similar restaurants in the area, love the strombolis, and their home made dressings and
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tasty pizza!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The number one pizza in Allentown bar none. There is no second place.