Kendall, Miami-Dade County

GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS

11624 SW 88 ST, Kendall, FL 33176

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Nov 10, 2025
City
Kendall
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Nov 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 24181157

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.

31B-02-4

Detail 24181156

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

14-74-7

Detail 24181155

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

14-11-5

Detail 24181158

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn at back area. Repeat Violation

Jul 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

01B-13-4

Detail 23922695

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.

14-74-7

Detail 23922697

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.

12B-14-4

Detail 23922694

Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed employee beverage stored inside ice machine used for customer drinks.

14-11-5

Detail 23922696

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler door gaskets torn.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 23397389

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle stored inside container of dried cranberries. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23397388

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Aug 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03B-01-6

Detail 23091061

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

22-02-4

Detail 23091060

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled, located at preparation table.

36-34-5

Detail 23091062

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout the kitchen area.

14-11-5

Detail 23091065

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 doors standing ric gaskets torn.

14-69-4

Detail 23091063

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, located at preparation area.

06-01-5

Detail 23091064

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

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 22667500

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.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31A-09-4

Detail 22411981

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22411983

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

10-01-5

Detail 22411985

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.

25-06-4

Detail 22411984

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go forks and to go lids not inverted at front kitchen area.

21-12-4

Detail 22411980

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

02D-01-5

Detail 22411982

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers not labeled in back kitchen area.

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

36-34-5

Detail 22387002

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

36-03-4

Detail 22387000

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

14-33-4

Detail 22387001

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

14-11-5

Detail 22386998

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

36-27-5

Detail 22386999

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

Sep 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

53A-01-7

Detail 21372268

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Samantha Cornejo employed for over 1 year as manager, as per operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: At the time of the callback inspection observed Samantha Cornejo employed for over 1 year as manager, with no managers certificate. Time Extended

53B-02-5

Detail 21372263

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlos Acuna, Maria Vansangiacomo employed over 69 days without proof of employee certificates. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: At the time of the callback inspection Carlos Acuna, Maria Vansangiacomo employed over 69 days without proof of employee certificates. Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21372269

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

36-03-4

Detail 21372262

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

14-33-4

Detail 21372264

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

14-11-5

Detail 21372267

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

36-73-4

Detail 21372265

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in between grout in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-21: At the time of the callback inspection no food debris in between grout. Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21372266

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

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 19

01B-01-4

Detail 21368593

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans of Monaco 105 Oz sliced beets, Monaco black olives 106 Oz, Sysco garbanzo beans can 6.88 Lbs. Located in the dry storage area in the kitchen. Operator discarded. Warning

01B-07-4

Detail 21368601

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Cut raw broccoli with mold like substance stored in the reach in cooler in the front area. Operator discarded. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21368597

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut iceberg (48F - cold holding); spring mix (52F - Cold Holding); arugula (51F - Cold Holding); spinach (51F - Cold Holding); kale (51F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored inside reach in cooler located in the kitchen area in front of 3 compartment sink for over 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21368594

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut iceberg (48F - cold holding); spring mix (52F - Cold Holding); arugula (51F - Cold Holding); spinach (51F - Cold Holding); kale (51F - Cold Holding) ; cut romaine (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator stored inside reach in cooler for over 4 hours. Operator discarded. Repeat Violation Warning

03E-06-5

Detail 21368603

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not covered during reheating process. Observed operator reheat white rice with out a cover. Coached operator to place cover on rice. Operator covered rice. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21368592

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with cleaning chemical stored over cans of food black beans, black olives, capers. Operator removed spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21368606

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. Observed operator no knowledge of the big 6, and none posted in establishment. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21368595

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Samantha Cornejo employed for over 1 year as manager, as per operator. Warning

53B-02-5

Detail 21368589

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Carlos Acuna, Maria Vansangiacomo employed over 69 days without proof of employee certificates. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21368604

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with cleaning chemical with not legible label. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21368591

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled in the kitchen area. Warning

36-03-4

Detail 21368605

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed footboard missing in the kitchen area wall by the dishwashing area. Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21368602

Basic - Dish washing area shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves rusted over 3 compartment sink. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21368588

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in coolers in disrepair located in the kitchen area and the front area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21368598

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris in between grout in the kitchen area. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21368596

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Located in the kitchen area next to oven. Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21368599

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers over 3 compartment sink. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21368590

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls underneath the dishwashing area. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 21368600

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

22-43-4

Detail 20822341

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 150ppm), operator discarded solution and prepared a new solution at 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20822344

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed feta cheese (52 - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (52 - Cold Holding) stored in the back prep area cooler, as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed food in other cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20822348

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20822343

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked quinoa with no date marked.

23-24-4

Detail 20822338

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler handles soiled.

14-74-7

Detail 20822347

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 ambient temperature at 51F, operator removed food and place in other cooler.

08B-49-4

Detail 20822345

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in reach in freezer.

36-73-4

Detail 20822340

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front counter and kitchen area.

22-08-4

Detail 20822346

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled. Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 20822349

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 with fruits prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service with no product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment.

05-09-4

Detail 20822342

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 20822339

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box with lids stored in the dry storage area.

36-27-5

Detail 20822337

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front counter area wall.