Giardino Gourmet Salads
6653 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332243
What drove the grade
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection1 intermediate, 7 basic (4 repeats)-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed on dry dish and food racks.
Basic7
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Observed ice machine up front no longer working.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed on dry dish rack.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
Observed box of cups on floor in back of kitchen.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed water damage in kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Observed mop on floor; not in use.
Repeat violation
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Observed no choking poster. Inspector provided via email.
Repeat violation
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Observed no copy on site.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.