GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
3370 PINE RIDGE RD S TE 3, Naples FL 34109 · 239-778-0025
Last inspected Sep 30, 2025 · 6 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
DEC 23
AUG 24
SEP 25
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At front counter area, near garbage cans and cabinets storing single use items, Observed small flying insects. One on a hard boiled egg container in a reach in cooler, Two on a syrup squeeze bottle. Stop sale issued.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023029441 | Apr 6, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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. Provided operator with clean up plan for vomit/diarrhea.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in food prep area being used as a dump sink. Operator cleaned handwashing sink.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. provided operator with choking sign.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with hair not completely restrained. Educated employee about hair restraint requirements. Employee improved restraint.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed grab and go cookies with no address on the label.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. In Walk in cooler, observed water leaking from the condenser.
Feb 15, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 3, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ali has been employed for one year with no proof of training.
Dec 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At front counter area, near garbage cans and cabinets storing single use items, Observed twelve small flying insects. One on a hard boiled egg container in a reach in cooler, Two on a syrup squeeze bottle. Stop sale issued. In kitchen observed two small flying insects near back door, not in a food prep area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. At front counter area, near garbage cans and cabinets storing single use items, Observed small flying insects. One on a hard boiled egg container in a reach in cooler, Two on a syrup squeeze bottle. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. cooked rice (96F - Reheating); Second test after thirty minutes (175F) cooked rice cooked quinoa (76F - Reheating); Chicken tortilla soup (74F - Reheating); butternut squash soup (71F - Reheating) Operator put rice back in rice cooker, increased steam table temperature and began stirring soup in increments.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen, observed cooked rice (110F - Cooling) in deep third pans with lids. Per operator rice has been cooling for one hour. Educated Operator on cooling process and required time and temperature. Operator spread rice out on sheet pans, and placed in walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ali has been employed for one year with no proof of training.
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.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In kitchen prep area, observed cell phone on shelf above food in preparation
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler potato soup (49F - Cold Holding); red pepper bisque (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator products held over night. Discussed effective cooling and cold holding with operator. Operator discarded products
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler potato soup (49F - Cold Holding); red pepper bisque (50F - Cold Holding) Per operator products held over night. Discussed effective cooling and cold holding with operator. Operator discarded products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup with no handle in almond container in kitchen
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.