Giardinos Salads Gourmets

12144 Miramar Pkwy Bay #152, Miramar, FL 33025

American

Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Giardinos Salads Gourmets, the earliest from 2022. On Nov 12, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment in poor repair”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Miramar average 78, so Giardinos Salads Gourmets trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet wiping clothes stored in hand wash sink at front line. Operator removed

31A-11-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed True triple doors refrigerator gaskets in disrepairs.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked corn stored in True Freezer.

08B-12-5

Oct 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed true refrigerator gasket in disrepairs. -Observed true refrigerator ambient temperature at 50F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: At the time of callback inspection, unit not in service. **Time Extended**

14-11-5

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expiration date December 1,2021 **Admin Complaint**

50-17-2

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster provided **Corrective Action Taken**

11-07-5

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. HWS next to triple sink, hot water faucet leak when opens.

29-11-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed boneless bags of precooked chicken breast left to defrost in ambient temperature, Employee placed under running water **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giardinos Salads Gourmets last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Giardinos Salads Gourmets on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Giardinos Salads Gourmets?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Giardinos Salads Gourmets.

How does Giardinos Salads Gourmets compare to other restaurants in Miramar?

Giardinos Salads Gourmets most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Miramar average of 78.

Has Giardinos Salads Gourmets' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Giardinos Salads Gourmets have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Giardinos Salads Gourmets means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Giardinos Salads Gourmets inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Giardinos Salads Gourmets is inspected around three times per year on average.

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