GIARDINO GOURMET SALADS

Violations (4)

• 03A-02-5Critical

  Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

  High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed black beans (48F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); corn (45F - Cold Holding); cooked sweet potatoes (45F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding); roasted broccoli (44F - Cold Holding); roasted cauliflower (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) at front counter reach in cooler facing front door. As per operator for one hour. Operator began placing products inside ice bath for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: Observed black beans (45F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); inside standing reach in cooler. **Admin Complaint**

  High Priority

• 14-74-7

  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.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 at front counter facing front door with ambient temperature 45F. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: Observed reach in cooler at front counter facing front door with ambient temperature 45F. **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 14-11-5

  Equipment in poor repair.

  Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn in back prep area. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: **Time Extended**

  Basic

• 53B-01-5

  No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

  Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of employee training for Daniela hired 6 months, and Vanessa hired 1 year. - From follow-up inspection 2026-08-28: Observed no proof of employee training for Daniela hired 6 months, and Vanessa hired 1 year. **Time Extended**

  Intermediate