Giardino Gourmet Salads
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
100
Score
Giardino Gourmet Salads appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Giardino Gourmet Salads was last inspected on Feb 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Doral restaurant scene, where the average is 73, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed BEANS (53F - Cooling) at reach in cooler made two days prior as per manager. **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed BEANS (53F - Cooling) at reach in cooler made two days prior as per manager. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed SALMON SALAD (55F - Cold Holding); CHICKEN SALAD (60F - Cold Holding); HARD BOILED EGGS (61F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Manager moved items to another cooling unit for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - 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 not cooling properly, left thermometer in for five minutes with a temperature of 58F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing area shelf wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
58
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the plastic containers that were washing area, wet, nesting employee dried containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed cooked salmon in original commercial packaging thawed in the reach in cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Josselin Morataya manager certification expired on 2/15/25. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles at preparation area with water damage. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed cooked salmon in original commercial packaging thawed in the reach in cooler at preparation area. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the plastic containers that were washing area, wet, nesting employee dried containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed small hole in wall next water heater. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket at reach in cooler next to soups spiked with food debris. Observed spay nozzle tip heavily solid with mold like substance at three compartment sink. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed A/C vents at preparation area soiled with debris. **Warning**
36-34-5
55
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator not knowing proper quaternary concentration. Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
53A-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near three compartment sink. Paper was provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed garlic and tomatoes soup with no date marking at reach-in cooler at preparation area. As per operator, made on Saturday (more than 24 hours ago). Coached operator on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used by employees.
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation and front counter area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in preparation area with water damage. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing bracelets at preparation area.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed middle door reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three complaints sink spray hose soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service box of gloves on floor at preparation area. Operator removed box off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
52
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize dishes/metal bowl strainers at triple sink, then proceeded to place on gloves to portion roasted broccoli into plastic containers. Employee changed tasks without washing hands prior to placing on gloves. Discussed with Manager regarding proper handwashing requirements and provided " When You Wear Gloves" handout to keep displayed within kitchen area. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains/ water damaged on ceiling tiles towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean rice cooker, not in use, stored under paper towel dispenser, next to kitchen handwash sink.
24-28-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed individual cups of yogurt w/ fruit stored at customer self service cooler unit at dinning area, missing product identity/description and address of the establishment.
02D-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of 10oz clear plastic cups stored on floor, under convection oven at back kitchen area.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of rice, brown rice and quinoa not labeled, stored on shelves across from reach in cooler.
02D-01-5
58
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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. Emailed to Manager at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Discussed and emailed to Manager at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located next to soup warmer at front food prep line.
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located across from mop sink at kitchen area.
14-33-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water stains located towards back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris, located on shelving, across from coolers at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
67
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles water stained in the kitchen.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door handle cracked and the gaskets torn on the reach in cooler under the back counter at the front line.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with different items in it not labeled on the front counter. Observed 3 large containers in the kitchen not labeled. The chef labeled the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giardino Gourmet Salads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giardino Gourmet Salads on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giardino Gourmet Salads?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Giardino Gourmet Salads.
How does Giardino Gourmet Salads compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Giardino Gourmet Salads most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Doral average of 73.
Has Giardino Gourmet Salads' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Giardino Gourmet Salads have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Giardino Gourmet Salads means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Giardino Gourmet Salads inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giardino Gourmet Salads is inspected around two times per year on average.
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