GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS
5787 NW 7 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33126
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee prepping tuna, touching cellphone and placing on prep table then grabbing spatula to continue mixing tuna. without washing hands. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler facing the window: diced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding); corn (48F – Cold Holding); as per operator all food stored inside the stand up reach in cooler, prepped the night before and placed on the line. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
53B-15-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed employee prepping tuna, touching cellphone and placing on prep table then grabbing spatula to continue mixing tuna. without washing hands.
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. Discussed with operator and provided the form. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the prep area a bowl stored in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 Employee name: Tania Medina Garcia DOB: 08/07/02 FLRA, without any employee training. **Warning**
53B-11-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training appear to be falsified. Observed one employee with food training certificate with white out on employee name and date of birth. Employee name: Tania Medina Garcia DOB: 08/07/02 FLRA **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in ware wash area two spray bottles containing bleach and degreaser not labeled, operator labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed lids for to go boxes not inverted at register. Operator inverted the lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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 front counter reach in cooler facing the window ambient temperature 53°F. Operator adjusted the dial to lower the temperature of the cooler and called for service. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed one employee with cellphone on prep area in kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees without hair restraint preparing food. Operator provided hair nets for employees. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed non working ice machine at front counter by hand washing sink. **Warning**
08B-37-4Basic – Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bottles of water, tea, juices, and sodas for customers stored inside bathroom used as storage with a working toilet and hand wash sink. Advised operator to relocate the products. **Warning**
25-18-4Basic – Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed single service containers stored in bathroom used as a storage room with a working toilet and hand washing sink. Advised operator to relocate the products. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:22 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.