GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
6653 South Dixie Highway
Miami, Florida, 33143
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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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).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box with cucumber stored on floor under hand wash sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at front counter.
- 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 new employee no proof of Food employee reporting agreement. Employee read and signed the food employee reporting agreement. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/6/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Observed ceiling tiles show water damage. **Time Extended**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Food residue at hand wash sink located at front counter and one located at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Observed Food residue at hand wash sink located at front counter and one located at preparation area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/6/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/15/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
9
Total
15
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage. Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter. Warning
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified and segregated at reach in cooler and freezer. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee was cutting Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel at preparation table next to cutting board. Operator removed the towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed two wood cutting boards surface not sealed. Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottles with different sauces not identified by common name. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey (49 F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47 F - Cold Holding); boiler eggs (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 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. Handout was provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board very soiled at front counter. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Food residue at hand wash sink located at front counter and one located at preparation area. Warning
- 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. Food Employee Reporting Agreement were provided in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/15/2023 revealed 15 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 9 basic).