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GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS

14455 S DIXIE HWY · PALMETTO BAY · Dade County · FL 33176

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3592454
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10871529
DBPR license2331039

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#2High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – 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.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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.

Basic 1

#1Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine broken at front counter **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:06 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.