GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
11624 SW 88 ST, Miami FL 33176 · 305.598.8599
Last inspected Nov 10, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back prep area. Operator replaced paper towels.
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 toppings reach in cooler at front counter with ambient temperature 48F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at back area.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee beverage stored inside ice machine used for customer drinks.
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 reach in cooler at front counter 46F.
Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee beverage stored inside ice machine used for customer drinks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of dried cranberries. Operator removed cup.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted garlic soup (112F - Hot Holding). As per employee food was prepared 1 hour before the inspection. During the routine inspection employee reheated it. Roasted garlic soup (179F - Reheating).
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at preparation table.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors standing ric gaskets torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked frozen chicken thawed in standing water. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed items and placed them inside the reach in cooler.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lettuce Container in upright reach in cooler.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in back area blocked by broom and dust pan, corrected, employee removed items during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected, employee moved drink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup used as scoop in nut container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go forks and to go lids not inverted at front kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled in back kitchen area.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled in the kitchen area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed footboard missing in the kitchen area wall by the dishwashing area.
Dish washing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted over 3 compartment sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers in disrepair located in the kitchen area and the front area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls underneath the dishwashing area.
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.