GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
8008 NW 154 ST, Miami Lakes FL 33016 · 786-423-5550
Last inspected Oct 17, 2025 · 3 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
SEP 24
OCT 25
— STEADY
3 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Oct 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Observed Food trainings Andrew Goldstein, Matt Marin, Analucia Pereira Expired on 03/14/25.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean containers stored under the hws located at preparation area exposed to splash.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee handbag stored on the storage shelf located at preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with cooked chicken stored on the floor at preparation area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken thawing in buckets on the floor.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single service soup containers stored next to the hand wash sink exposed to splash, an under hand soap. Informed manager, manager removed containers onsite.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottled water stored on the prep table at prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed prescription glasses stored on prep cooler lid at front counter.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing several bracelets, rings watch while prepping food at preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelf above the three compartment not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled, located at preparation area.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken thawing in a bucket in standing water by the hand wash sink located at preparation area. Coached manager correct thawing method.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of chemical inside of handwash sink located in the kitchen.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the hand wash sink located on the kitchen.
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. Provided employee health agreement to person in charge. Person in charge printed and all staff signed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks located in the kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.