GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
6653 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 3/6/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
6
Basic
5
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water damage in kitchen area.
- 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 employee food and cups above prep table in kitchen area.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with bracelets on engaging in food prep.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in kitchen soiled where microwave is held.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer; inspector went over process with management. **Repeat Violation**
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed manager unable to verbally calibrate thermometer; inspector went over process with management. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener. Operator placed in sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed rice cooker lid in hand sink in kitchen during inspection. Operator moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Observed on dry dish rack.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Joselin 02-25-23.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2025 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 6 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at front counter floors, soiled with food, used gloves and receipts, with only 1 customer present and 3 employees. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at front counter floors, soiled with food, used gloves and receipts. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cucumbers stored on floor at rear kitchen handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food build up.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at front counter display area soiled with croutons and cranberry toppings.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at front counter lower shelf a container of croutons stored uncovered.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food residue.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter used as dump sink, with old lettuce residue.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed for employee Waeel Saydi, hired 3 weeks. Operator printed, reviewed and signed for with employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).