Giardino Gourmet Salads
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Giardino Gourmet Salads has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Compared to the broader Palmetto Bay restaurant scene, where the average is 63, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean bowls stored not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
86
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine broken at front counter **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Observed ice machine broken at front counter **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator for over 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (60F - Cold Holding); diced turkey (56F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter, as per operator for over 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed feta cheese dated over 7 days in bottom of reach in cooler at front counter. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine broken at front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee discard piece of lettuce fallen on shoe and changed gloves without washing hands in between, coached employee to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding), at walk in cooler as per labels on containers since 4 days ago
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (49F - Cold Holding), at walk in cooler as per labels on containers since 4 days ago. Operator discarded products
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 walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use stored behind counter and walk in cooler with ambient temperature of 47F
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed utensil handle touching chicken salad at front counter
10-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of white rice, brown rice, and quinoa not labeled in kitchen area
02D-01-5
52
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package items inside standing water in three compartment sink.
06-01-5
95
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use, located at front counter. As per operator ice machine is out of service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-02: Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use, located at front counter. As per operator ice machine is out of service. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
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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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade rust, located at the back kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed refrigeration parts , ladder , and broom, stored in front hand sink, located at back kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling and vents throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and lunch box stored on top of preparation area at back kitchen. Operator removed items and placed them at the office. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided employee with hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use, located at front counter. As per operator ice machine is out of service. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back kitchen door. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several cases of cooked chicken stored on the floor at walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Observed at walk in freezer. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gaskets, located at front counter. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut romaine lettuce stored inside the reach in cooler no covered, located at front counter. Operator covered it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls throughout back kitchen. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and under three compartment sink, located at the back kitchen. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic lids inside hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
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 chocolate cookies, raisin cookies as a self services without product identity/description. Operator placed behind the counter.
02D-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - A minimum of one bathroom facility is not available for public use. Observed out of service sign on bathroom door, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
32-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine broken at the front counter.
14-11-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giardino Gourmet Salads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giardino Gourmet Salads on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giardino Gourmet Salads?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Giardino Gourmet Salads.
How does Giardino Gourmet Salads compare to other restaurants in Palmetto Bay?
Giardino Gourmet Salads most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palmetto Bay average of 63.
Has Giardino Gourmet Salads' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giardino Gourmet Salads have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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