Giardino Gourmet Salads
14455 S Dixie Hwy, Palmetto Bay, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2331039
What drove the grade
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection2 basic (1 repeat)-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 20, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed walk in cooler shelves rusted.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed interior of microwave soiled. Operator cleaned microwave during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
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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.