GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
5787 NW 7 ST, Miami FL 33126 · 305-265-0004
Last inspected Sep 12, 2025 · 5 visits since November 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the establishment areas.
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager brought paper towels over to station.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed associate with no hair net or hat while preparing salad.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in establishments restroom.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored properly. Manager hung mop up on site.
Mar 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed non working ice machine at front counter by hand washing sink.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the prep area a bowl stored in hand wash sink.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing food. Operator provided hair nets for employees.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed non working ice machine at front counter by hand washing sink.
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.
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.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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