GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
East Flagler Street
Miami, Florida, 33131
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 9/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sheet trays not inverted on top of oven. Manager properly inverted trays. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed associate with no hair net or hat while preparing salad. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in establishments restroom.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored properly. Manager hung mop up on site. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Associate acknowledged inspector and said they could clean it. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager brought paper towels over to station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/10/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/27/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter reach in cooler facing the window ambient temperature 53F. Operator adjusted the dial to lower the temperature of the cooler and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed front counter reach in cooler facing the window ambient temperature 53F. Operator adjusted the dial to lower the temperature of the cooler, as per operator he ordered a new reach in cooler. Operator placed containers with ice stored inside cooler to keep food cold. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed non working ice machine at front counter by hand washing sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed non working ice machine at front counter by hand washing sink **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-27: Observed can opener blade soiled **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
7
Basic
7
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed lids for to go boxes not inverted at register. Operator inverted the lids. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed front counter reach in cooler facing the window ambient temperature 53°F. Operator adjusted the dial to lower the temperature of the cooler and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed one employee with cellphone on prep area in kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing food. Operator provided hair nets for employees. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed non working ice machine at front counter by hand washing sink. Warning
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bottles of water, tea, juices, and sodas for customers stored inside bathroom used as storage with a working toilet and hand wash sink. Advised operator to relocate the products. Warning
- 25-18-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single service containers stored in bathroom used as a storage room with a working toilet and hand washing sink. Advised operator to relocate the products. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee prepping tuna, touching cellphone and placing on prep table then grabbing spatula to continue mixing tuna. without washing hands. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler facing the window: diced tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding); as per operator all food stored inside the stand up reach in cooler, prepped the night before and placed on the line. Warning
- 53B-15-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee prepping tuna, touching cellphone and placing on prep table then grabbing spatula to continue mixing tuna. without washing hands.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed with operator and provided the form. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the prep area a bowl stored in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Employee name: Tania Medina Garcia DOB: 08/07/02 FLRA, without any employee training. Warning
- 53B-11-4:Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed one employee with food training certificate with white out on employee name and date of birth. Employee name: Tania Medina Garcia DOB: 08/07/02 FLRA Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in ware wash area two spray bottles containing bleach and degreaser not labeled, operator labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/21/2024 revealed 16 total violations (2 high priority, 7 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).