CIELITO LINDO MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
8416 N 56 ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed several ceiling tiles being water damaged and stained in the food prep area, storage area and dish washing area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the flip top unit on the cook line. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored on the back prep table near the dry storage. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items such as drink mixes and a cell phone being stored on the shelf above the prep table near the dish washing area. Person in charge removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on the oven door. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the shelf above the flip top unit on the line being soiled with old food debris. Observed rusted shelves on the bottom of the prep tables in the food prep area.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed several pieces of cooking equipment and a tire being stored in the kitchen that is no longer in use. Explained to manager the risks of keeps such items on the premises.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed a pan of cooked beef made the day prior and placed into the walk in at around 6pm temping at 49F the following day at 10:30 am. Stop Sale issued.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Less than 60 days.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a pan of cooked beef made the day prior and placed into the walk in at around 6pm temping at 49F the following day at 10:30 am. Stop Sale issued.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the flip top unit on the cook line.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near the walk in cooler. Person in charge replaced. Corrected On-Site
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted shelves used to store equipment used to prepare food in the dish washing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water stains and with holes in the kitchen prep area, cook line, dry storage area, and the women's restroom. Manager stated that they have a work order submitted for the ceiling.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables by the dish washing machine and deep freezer. Employees removed drinks and placed them in proper storage. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop hangle on the ice. Employee placed scoop so that the handle is straight up no longer touching the product. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the back of the stove.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine stored on the shelf above prep table. Manager removed medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the facility using quaternary as sanitizer but could only provide chlorine test strips.
- 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/ No Certified Food Manager present with four employees.
- 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 pan with cooked food that the manager stated was prepared the morning the day prior with no date marking. Manager date marked items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two large holes in ceiling. One over food preparation area and one over food product in dry storage.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator verified license is current.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw pork.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped into hand sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
0
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: No certified food manager on site. However; three employees were observed in food preparation/handling. **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/27/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches underneath storage rack used to hold soda. Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed back pack set on top of bag of rice. Employee removed the back pack. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. No sanitizer set up while employee was washing dishes. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in mop sink and hand wash sink. Warning
- 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed floor drain backing up near 3 compartment sink. Employees are able to walk around are here waste water is backing up. Admin Complaint
- 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/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels located at hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Paper towels stuck in dispenser at other hand wash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-01-5: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. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/27/2023 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).