GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
6653 S DIXIE HWY · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33143
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Turkey (49 F – Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (47 F – Cold Holding); boiler eggs (48 F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator moved the products to the bottom part of the reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Handout was provided by email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board very soiled at front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Food residue at hand wash sink located at front counter and one located at preparation area. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Food Employee Reporting Agreement were provided in English and Spanish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 9
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles show water damage. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At front counter. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not properly identified and segregated at reach in cooler and freezer. **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee was cutting **Warning**
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel at preparation table next to cutting board. Operator removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed two wood cutting boards surface not sealed. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeezes bottles with different sauces not identified by common name. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 11:50 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.