CILANTRO FRESH MEX
Northwest 18th Street
Hialeah, Florida, 33172
Sweetwater
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen and ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 24-14-4:Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knifes stored between the wall and 3 compartment sink., staff removed knives. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep table with marks not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at read-in cooler unit across from wok station.
- 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Staff change solution tested at 400 ppm.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a slimy substance inside ice machine/bin.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation area.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with marks no longer cleanable at front counter serving area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation at kitchen area and not hair restraint.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored outside sanitizer bucket at front counter area, staff placed cloth back in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter installed at mop sink faucet and not vacuum breaker.
- 53A-05-6: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/. Observed five employees engaged in food serving/preparation and not certified food manager onsite.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towel available at handwashing sink next to ice machine.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not thermometer available to assure food safety.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/30/2024 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Shelves above 3 compartment sink soiled.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed Wiping cloth stored at cook line.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Ground beef cooked for more than 24 hours no label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/26/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
- 29-07-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed drain line from ice machine draining into kitchen area on hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed drain line from ice machine draining into kitchen area on hand sink. **Time Extended**
- 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic tubing line on above 3 compartment sink dripping chemical liquid over 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed plastic tubing line on above 3 compartment sink dripping chemical liquid over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 29-46-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed at hose at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed at hose at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filter replaced over 2 years ago. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed Ice machine filter replaced over 2 years ago. **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water on employees bathroom at 70F recorded for 5 minutes. Observed no hand washing sign. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed water on employees bathroom at 70F recorded for 5 minutes. Observed no hand washing sign. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/26/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
7
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-03-4:Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed soiled spatulas with clean utensils located 3 compartment sink
- 14-74-7: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. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 51F.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
- 29-07-5:Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed drain line from ice machine draining into kitchen area on hand sink.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic tubing line on above 3 compartment sink dripping chemical liquid over 3 compartment sink.
- 21-26-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Observed soiled towel being used in the kitchen area.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed box of sugar container listed in the kitchen area with no label, and Leo in juice container with label.
- 29-46-4:High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed at hose at 3 compartment sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food item's stored inside the walk in cooler out of temperature control : Black Beans 51F, Ground Beef 50F, Red Beans 51F, Raw Chicken 51F, Beef Fajita 72F, Raw Steak 54F, Shredded Cheese 53F, Cut Lettuce 54F and Cut Tomatoes 51F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken stored in front counter hot holding unit at 92F. Observed cooked Beef stored in front counter hot holding unit at 117F.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink was over 400ppm.
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee in cooking area not knowing the proper ten for cooked chicken or beef.
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed digital and analog thermometers not calibrated.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Beef steak cooked to order.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle with no label stored by the hand sink.
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filter replaced over 2 years ago.
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water on employees bathroom at 70F recorded for 5 minutes. Observed no hand washing sign.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2023 revealed 17 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 7 basic).