Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest

600 S Dixie Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33060-8220

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 12, 2023

Score

High Risk

Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 12, 2023. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 12, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Feb 24, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up three compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm.

22-49-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw beef stored over cooked plantains in working cooler at cook line. Operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener stored in back area of kitchen. Operator washed, rinsed, and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance inside ice machine. Advised operator to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest on file is from Sep 12, 2023. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest compare to other restaurants in Pompano Beach?

Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cielito Lindo Mex & Span Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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