GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed the plastic containers that were washing area, wet, nesting employee dried containers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-06: Time Extended

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed operator not knowing proper quaternary concentration. Coached operator on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink near three compartment sink. Paper was provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed garlic and tomatoes soup with no date marking at reach-in cooler at preparation area. As per operator, made on Saturday (more than 24 hours ago). Coached operator on correct procedure. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom used by employees.

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at preparation and front counter area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in preparation area with water damage. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee doing food preparation while wearing bracelets at preparation area.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed middle door reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at preparation area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed three complaints sink spray hose soiled.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service box of gloves on floor at preparation area. Operator removed box off floor. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked quinoa (51 F - Cold Holding); soft tofu (50 F - Cold Holding). As per operator, for less than 4 hours. Operator placed items in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles in prep area with water damage.

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 in prep area with temperature at 50 F. Operator called technician to fix cold holding unit. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize dishes/metal bowl strainers at triple sink, then proceeded to place on gloves to portion roasted broccoli into plastic containers. Employee changed tasks without washing hands prior to placing on gloves. Discussed with Manager regarding proper handwashing requirements and provided " When You Wear Gloves" handout to keep displayed within kitchen area. Corrective Action Taken

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. Emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water stains/ water damaged on ceiling tiles towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Observed clean rice cooker, not in use, stored under paper towel dispenser, next to kitchen handwash sink.

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 individual cups of yogurt w/ fruit stored at customer self service cooler unit at dinning area, missing product identity/description and address of the establishment.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of 10oz clear plastic cups stored on floor, under convection oven at back kitchen area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food storage containers of rice, brown rice and quinoa not labeled, stored on shelves across from reach in cooler.

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. Emailed to Manager at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed to Manager at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles with water stains located towards back kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with food debris, located on shelving, across from coolers at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit located next to soup warmer at front food prep line.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located across from mop sink at kitchen area.

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

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles water stained in the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door handle cracked and the gaskets torn on the reach in cooler under the back counter at the front line.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in the kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a plastic container with different items in it not labeled on the front counter. Observed 3 large containers in the kitchen not labeled. The chef labeled the items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer located at preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-19: Time Extended