Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami

Last inspected:

11624 Sw 88 St, Miami, FL 33176
Overview

Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami has accumulated 128 violations across 18 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection — significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring throughout the inspection period, including employee health reporting violations (cited in 5 of the past 6 inspections), food contact surface violations (appearing in nearly every inspection), shell stock requirement violations, and handwashing facility violations. The most recent inspection on November 10, 2025 found 9 violations including one high-priority employee health reporting violation, and was completed with no further action required.

Most recent closure: August 27, 2026 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

20Inspections
142Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7.1 violations / inspection 7.1 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.72 violations / inspection 6.72 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 08:07:00

Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
1--2026061205 $400.00 Aug 27, 2026 Miami (Doral)

Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)

— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami last inspected?
Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 28, 2026. The result was: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension.
When was Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami last shut down?
Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami was last shut down on August 27, 2026 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami?
The most frequently cited violations at Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami had?
Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami find?
Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami was most recently inspected on August 28, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Emergency Order Callback Time Extension.
Has Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami ever been shut down?
Yes, Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
Has Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami been fined?
Giardino Gourmet Salads in Miami has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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