Giardino Gourmet Salads
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Giardino Gourmet Salads stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Giardino Gourmet Salads' 70 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour. Operator added ice for rapid cooling.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in back prep area. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 toppings reach in cooler at front counter with ambient temperature 48F. **Repeat Violation**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at back area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee beverage stored inside ice machine used for customer drinks.
01B-13-4
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 reach in cooler at front counter 46F.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee beverage stored inside ice machine used for customer drinks.
12B-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler door gaskets torn.
14-11-5
74
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted garlic soup (112F - Hot Holding). As per employee food was prepared 1 hour before the inspection. During the routine inspection employee reheated it. Roasted garlic soup (179F - Reheating). **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at preparation table.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors standing ric gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked frozen chicken thawed in standing water. Discussed and coached employee in proper methods. Employee removed items and placed them inside the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
64
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lettuce Container in upright reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
90
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee hand wash sink in back area blocked by broom and dust pan, corrected, employee removed items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food prep table, corrected , employee moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup used as scoop in nut container.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go forks and to go lids not inverted at front kitchen area.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled in back kitchen area.
02D-01-5
70
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled in the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed ceiling soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed footboard missing in the kitchen area wall by the dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: At the time of the callback inspection footboards missing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Observed footboard missing in the kitchen area wall by the dishwashing area. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dish washing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted over 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: At the time of the callback inspection shelves over 3 compartment sink were rusted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Dish washing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers in disrepair located in the kitchen area and the front area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: At the time of the callback inspection reach in coolers in disrepair were in establishment. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls underneath the dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: At the time of the callback inspection foot board area of dishwashing area still soiled. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-23: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls underneath the dishwashing area. ** **Time Extended**
36-27-5
78
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giardino Gourmet Salads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giardino Gourmet Salads on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giardino Gourmet Salads?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four 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 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami 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 four 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 three times per year on average.
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