GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
14455 South Dixie Highway
Florida, 33176
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use at front counter area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use stored behind counter and walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: Observed broken ice machine not in use stored behind counter **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/30/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use stored behind counter and walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching chicken salad at front counter
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of white rice, brown rice, and quinoa not labeled in kitchen area
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee discard piece of lettuce fallen on shoe and changed gloves without washing hands in between, coached employee to wash hands. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding), at walk in cooler as per labels on containers since 4 days ago
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding), at walk in cooler as per labels on containers since 4 days ago. Operator discarded products
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package items inside standing water in three compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 2/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use, located at front counter. As per operator ice machine is out of service. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use, located at front counter. As per operator ice machine is out of service. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/2/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and vents throughout kitchen. 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 phone and lunch box stored on top of preparation area at back kitchen. Operator removed items and placed them at the office. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided employee with hair restraint. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use, located at front counter. As per operator ice machine is out of service. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen door. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of cooked chicken stored on the floor at walk in freezer. Warning
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at walk in freezer. Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets, located at front counter. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut romaine lettuce stored inside the reach in cooler no covered, located at front counter. Operator covered it. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout back kitchen. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and under three compartment sink, located at the back kitchen. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade rust, located at the back kitchen. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed refrigeration parts , ladder , and broom, stored in front hand sink, located at back kitchen. Repeat Violation 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 11/30/2023 revealed 17 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
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Contact Information
Phone: (305) 259-3030
Website: http://www.giardinosalads.com/
Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(103 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:10:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025