Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill stretching back to 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Apopka restaurant, which scores around 78. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
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. Walk-in-cooler is not maintaining proper temp - 48f to 50f, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: No TCS Foods stored in cooler at time of callback, cooler has been emptied and in process of being repaired **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Defrosted Salmon in sealed packages that states to remove before thawing **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03:
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-cooler fans has dust buildup - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-03: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
70
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Ground beef 49f/ pulled chicken 47f/shredded beef 59f/carnitas 48f/shredded chicken 48f/shrimp 49f/refried beans 50f/ wings 48f/ steaks 48f/ chicken 50f/ rice 52f/steak 51f/ chorizo 50f/ queso 48f/ salsa 48f/ **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ground beef 49f/ pulled chicken 47f/shredded beef 59f/carnitas 48f/shredded chicken 48f/shrimp 49f/refried beans 50f/ wings 48f/ steaks 48f/ chicken 50f/ rice 52f/steak 51f/ chorizo 50f/ queso 48f/ salsa 48f/ **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of herbicide weed killer stored above open bag of onions **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup stored in sugar **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 is not maintaining proper temp - 48f to 50f, **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Defrosted Salmon in sealed packages that states to remove before thawing **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on table holding foods on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Open bag of onions on shelving with a container of roundup herbicide weed killer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of food on floor in walk-in-freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in-cooler fans has dust buildup
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
35
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 3 bottles of chemicals stored in hand sink on prep line **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Repeat Violation**
05-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout kitchen and prep area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of container of spices **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer floor soiled **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked/broken in front of 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Employee cooking foods with all hood filters down from front cook line
14-42-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cooks line
05-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Light not functioning over cooks line
36-62-4
47
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
27
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of fabulousa stored in hand sink, middle cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels to sink in middle kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. (1) tank by back door not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
10-01-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light cover missing on cooks line
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Oiler at entrance to kitchen has standing water
29-49-6
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
45
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Next to microwave. Personal prescription. Staff removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding);. In walk-in from yesterday ground beef 50F cold holding **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding). Cook states items were placed in the low boy cooler under the grill less than 4 hours ago. Staff place items in the freezer to cool. ground beef (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding);. In walk-in from yesterday. ** pork (48F - Cold Holding); refried beans (47F - Cold Holding); (47F - Cold Holding) items placed in walk-in less than 4 hours ago. ground beef from yesterday in walk-in cooler (50F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (96F - Hot Holding). Held outside of hot unit less than 4hours. Staff discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Employees signed form . **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Cook line at entrance to kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At cook line.
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Parts defrosted. Staff cut holes in packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Light not functioning. Middle kitchen hood.
36-62-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In low boy cooler on cook line.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Lower tables in kitchen.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust . Hood filters Fan covers in walk-in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado cut in make table with stickers on them. Staff removed avocados. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Lettuce over cut pineapple in walk in cooler. Staff moved pineapple. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
30
Aug 28, 2023
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drawers under cooking equipment not holding proper temperature **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
10-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler Standing water in cooler at pass through line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-28: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
82
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
35
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortillas in to go bag on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Tortillas in to go bags on cooks line **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by back door blocked by boxes and garbage cans **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink used as dump sink by evidence of food debris in hand sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Old food in hand sink on cooks line **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu offers AGUACHILES - this is a raw product it does not indicate that the product is raw on the menu. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Menu does not identity this is a raw product **Admin Complaint**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator moved dish washer to the back of the kitchen by walk-in-cooler, no plan review submitted **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Called Tallahassee- no plans have been submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, in kitchen / prep area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
52
Aug 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues pass through window
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black debris buildup at 3 compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing beer cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust throughout kitchen and dry storage
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at entrance to facility
36-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by mop sink
29-18-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside by mop sink
35B-01-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation to cooler by pass through window
14-36-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill.
How does Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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