Giardino Gourmet Salads
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2025
58
Score
Giardino Gourmet Salads appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. On Oct 17, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical Miami Lakes restaurant, which scores around 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - 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. Observed Food trainings Andrew Goldstein, Matt Marin, Analucia Pereira Expired on 03/14/25.
53B-05-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean containers stored under the hws located at preparation area exposed to splash.
24-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee handbag stored on the storage shelf located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with cooked chicken stored on the floor at preparation area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken thawing in buckets on the floor.
06-01-5
58
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottled water stored on the prep table at prep area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed prescription glasses stored on prep cooler lid at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing several bracelets, rings watch while prepping food at preparation area.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelf above the three compartment not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled, located at preparation area.
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken thawing in a bucket in standing water by the hand wash sink located at preparation area. Coached manager correct thawing method. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single service soup containers stored next to the hand wash sink exposed to splash, an under hand soap. Informed manager, manager removed containers onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
24-27-4
67
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the hand wash sink located on the kitchen.
31B-02-4
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. Provided employee health agreement to person in charge. Person in charge printed and all staff signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of chemical inside of handwash sink located in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks located in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
55
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
67
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards at front preparation area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wearing wrist chains and bracelets while preparing food at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation no hair restraints. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
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 yogurt parfait cups on front reach in cooler for customer self service, no labeled.
02D-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giardino Gourmet Salads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giardino Gourmet Salads on file is from Oct 17, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giardino Gourmet Salads?
Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” 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 Lakes?
Giardino Gourmet Salads most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Lakes average of 74.
Has Giardino Gourmet Salads' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giardino Gourmet Salads have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Giardino Gourmet Salads means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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