Miami Lakes, Miami-Dade County

GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS

8008 NW 154 ST, Miami Lakes, FL 33016

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
3 Intermediate
Oct 17, 2025
City
Miami Lakes
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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.

Oct 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 24125972

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

05-08-4

Detail 24125977

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-05-5

Detail 24125976

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. Observed Food trainings Andrew Goldstein, Matt Marin, Analucia Pereira Expired on 03/14/25.

24-27-4

Detail 24125975

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean containers stored under the hws located at preparation area exposed to splash.

40-06-5

Detail 24125974

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee handbag stored on the storage shelf located at preparation area. Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 24125971

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Repeat Violation

08B-47-4

Detail 24125973

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed buckets with cooked chicken stored on the floor at preparation area.

06-01-5

Detail 24125978

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken thawing in buckets on the floor.

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

24-27-4

Detail 23171744

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed single service soup containers stored next to the hand wash sink exposed to splash, an under hand soap. Informed manager, manager removed containers onsite. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23171743

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee bottled water stored on the prep table at prep area.

40-06-5

Detail 23171742

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed prescription glasses stored on prep cooler lid at front counter.

13-07-4

Detail 23171740

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

13-03-4

Detail 23171745

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint.

24-08-4

Detail 23171741

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers stored on shelf above the three compartment not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

22-08-4

Detail 23171739

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled, located at preparation area.

06-01-5

Detail 23171746

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked chicken thawing in a bucket in standing water by the hand wash sink located at preparation area. Coached manager correct thawing method. Corrective Action Taken

Aug 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 7

31A-11-4

Detail 22178309

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bottle of chemical inside of handwash sink located in the kitchen.

53A-05-6

Detail 22178305

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/

31B-02-4

Detail 22178304

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in the hand wash sink located on the kitchen.

11-26-1

Detail 22178307

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. Provided employee health agreement to person in charge. Person in charge printed and all staff signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22178306

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

14-09-4

Detail 22178303

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks located in the kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 22178308

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-37-4

Detail 21697085

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21697086

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

13-03-4

Detail 21697089

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 21697088

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed on hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink no hand wash sign.

25-06-4

Detail 21697087

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed soup cup not inverted. Manager inverted cups Corrected On-Site

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

29-37-4

Detail 21209269

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.

22-02-4

Detail 21209271

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

14-09-4

Detail 21209267

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting boards at front preparation area.

13-07-4

Detail 21209272

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wearing wrist chains and bracelets while preparing food at front counter.

13-03-4

Detail 21209270

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation no hair restraints. Repeat Violation

02D-03-4

Detail 21209274

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 parfait cups on front reach in cooler for customer self service, no labeled.

36-27-5

Detail 21209268

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by 3 compartment sink.

42-01-4

Detail 21209273

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Aug 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53A-05-6

Detail 20392528

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/ Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20392527

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20392529

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

42-01-4

Detail 20392526

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.