GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
11624 SW 88 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33176
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of pepto and NyQuil stored on dry storage rack with spices.
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and begin to prepare customer order without first washing hands.
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live fly landing inside container of garbanzo beans at front counter. Observed 10+ live flies flying and landing on clean equipment and inside container of garbanzo beans in dish area. Observed 15+ live flies landing inside container of red onions under prep table in back prep area. Observed 15+ live flies at mop sink, flying and landing on dry storage rack where canned goods and spices are stored. Observed 3 live flies on wall next to reach in cooler at back door.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found. Observed one live flying insect landing inside container of garbanzo beans at front counter. Observed 15+ live flies landing inside container of red onions under prep table in back prep area.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (48F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); corn (45F – Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (45F – Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (50F – Cold Holding); roasted broccoli (44F – Cold Holding); roasted cauliflower (45F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F – Cold Holding); blue cheese (45F – Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler facing front door. As per operator for one hour. Operator began placing products inside ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 no proof of employee training for Daniela hired 6 months, and Vanessa hired 1 year.
Basic 4
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
14-74-7Basic – 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 facing front door with ambient temperature 45F. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand sink at front counter with slow drain. Observed mop sink with extremely slow drain.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 28, 2026 11:11 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.