GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
14455 S DIXIE HWY, Palmetto Bay FL 33176 · 305.259.3030
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed feta cheese dated over 7 days in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter. Operator discarded product.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned microwave during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls stored not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted bowls.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine at front counter.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine broken at front counter
Jul 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed feta cheese dated over 7 days in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter. Operator discarded product.
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 hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator for over 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator for over 4 hours.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine broken at front counter
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use at front counter area.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use stored behind counter and walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F
Jul 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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
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
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
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use stored behind counter and walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F
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
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
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package items inside standing water in three compartment sink.
Feb 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use, located at front counter. As per operator ice machine is out of service.
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate14 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade rust, located at the back kitchen.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and vents throughout kitchen.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use, located at front counter. As per operator ice machine is out of service.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen door.
Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of cooked chicken stored on the floor at walk in freezer.
Light not functioning. Observed at walk in freezer.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets, located at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut romaine lettuce stored inside the reach in cooler no covered, located at front counter. Operator covered it.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout back kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and under three compartment sink, located at the back 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.