Giardino Gourmet Salads
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Giardino Gourmet Salads has seven inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average for Miami sits at 74, putting Giardino Gourmet Salads on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the establishment areas.
36-34-5
82
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Associate acknowledged inspector and said they could clean it. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager brought paper towels over to station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed sheet trays not inverted on top of oven. Manager properly inverted trays. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed associate with no hair net or hat while preparing salad. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in establishments restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not stored properly. Manager hung mop up on site. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High 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**
12A-09-4
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-15-4
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. Discussed with operator and provided the form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in the prep area a bowl stored in hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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-01-5
Intermediate - 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**
53B-11-4
Intermediate - 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**
41-17-4
Basic - 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**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed non working ice machine at front counter by hand washing sink. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - 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**
08B-37-4
Basic - 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**
25-18-4
Basic - 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**
24-05-4
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 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**
14-74-7
Basic - 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**
40-06-5
26
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making salads without a hair restraint.
13-02-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Throughout the establishment.
36-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
86
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen, can opener blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Front counter.
22-20-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giardino Gourmet Salads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giardino Gourmet Salads on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giardino Gourmet Salads?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Giardino Gourmet Salads.
How does Giardino Gourmet Salads compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Giardino Gourmet Salads most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Giardino Gourmet Salads' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Giardino Gourmet Salads have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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