Giraldas
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
23
Score
Giraldas appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Giraldas was last inspected on Aug 25, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around seven violations to closer to 20 violations.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Giraldas on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
5
Major latest
16
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 16 minor violations.
View 22 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); pico de gallo (55F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook line. As per manager less than 2 hours. Manager put ice for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Provided by email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed 3 cutting boards with black mold-like substance at storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two sponges for cleaning stored inside hand sink by front counter. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by three compartment sink. Observed no paper towel at hand sink by cook line.Employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink by cook line. Observed no soap at hand sink by men's and women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email. **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled by juice area front counter. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled. Observed hoods heavily soiled at cook line. Observed under grilled soiled with accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a squeeze bottle of cooking oil not labeled at cook line. Observed salt container not labeled at storage area. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside mop bucket near mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed holes at ceiling tile above dishwasher area above entrance of walk in cooler.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and ceiling dusty above ware washing area,prep area and kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean containers not inverted by ware washing area above three compartment sink.
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep table across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee open bottle of water stored over a salt container by storage. **Repeat Violation**
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 an employee phone stored above salt container by storage area.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer by front counter disconnected not working. Observed a reach in cooler not working and being used as a table at kitchen by cook line. Observed reach in cooler gasket torn across cook line by salad station.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on walk in freezer entrance floor.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 98°F at steam table.
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth stored under green cutting board at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield damage above mop sink area.
38-01-4
23
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 24 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mash potatoes (120F - Hot Holding) stored at storage hot holding unit. As per manager less than 1 hour. Manager turn on high the temperature of holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee at cook line proceeded to put gloves on with no wash hands. Manager coached employee to wash hands before put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken container stored over raw beef boxes at walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly based upon minimum cooking temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (46F - Cold Holding) at preparation area reach in cooler. As per manager stored less than 2 hours. Manager removed to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Provided by email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a yellow and white cutting board heavily soiled with black mold-like substance stored at dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel and cleaning sponge stored inside hand sink at front counter. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand sink ware washing area. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink at cook line. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at cook line. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents at ware washing area,kitchen and preparation area heavily dusty. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at storage dry area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee open bottle of water stored over preparation table. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at walk in freezer and reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed cloth under cutting board at preparation area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided by email.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink at men's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service stored above prep sink not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet cloth stored on preparation area at kitchen and juice station. Manager removed during inspection.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of cooking oil at cook line not labeled. Observed sugar container at front counter not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
15
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed manager washed hands with gloves on. Coached manager on proper handwashing procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked chicken skewer in same container of raw chicken at cook line. Employee discarded the chicken skewer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked chicken salad inside walk in cooler. Employee properly arranged products by cooking temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board next to cook line heavily soiled with black-mood like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass cleaner brushes inside hand sink at juice station. Employee removed the brushes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to prep station. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser at washing area and table cleaner at front counter are not properly labeled. Manager labeled spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Employee started to set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-59-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty at prep area.
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 employee phone on prep table across cook line. Employee removed the phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in front of walk in freezer.
36-22-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at men's room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned plastic containers stored on storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at juice station.
21-12-4
27
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw steaks in walk-in cooler. Discussed minimum cooking temperatures for ground beef and intact beef with operator, operator rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a small container of butter 108 F stored in steam table on cook line.
03B-01-6
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Abinael Defreitas, expired on 02/19/2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glasses cleaning brushes stored in handwash sink at front service area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At dish machine area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 spray bottle at front service area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened employee drink stored on cold well over food items at cook line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Fly sticky trap hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. At front service area over coffee station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
39
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
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. Adianez. Miguel, Roseline more than 60 days.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser and glass cleaner bottles.
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cellular phone located on top of the cutting board cooked line area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of French fries stored directly on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator stored during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.
36-27-5
50
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Erica and Gilson is expired **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-29: At time of callback inspection observed Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Erica and Gilson is expired **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chimichurri (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (ambient 60F - Cold Holding); as per operator the walk in cooler was sitting at 60F when the employees came in at 8:00am this morning. The operator opened the walk in freezer door which is inside the walk in cooler to cool down the walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator placed soap at all hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food handler training for Erica and Gilson is expired **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler is at 60F **Warning**
14-11-5
67
Jul 11, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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/ Observed 4 employees engaged in food preparation, with no certified food manager present. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In back by dishwasher area.
38-01-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Giraldas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Giraldas on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Giraldas?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Giraldas.
How does Giraldas compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Giraldas most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Giraldas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Giraldas have averaged around 20 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Giraldas 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 Giraldas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Giraldas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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