Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2025
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant has six inspections in the public record. Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.
Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 32 falls below the Temple Terrace average of 87. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
6
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine stored on the shelf above prep table. Manager removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
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.
16-32-5
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.
53A-05-6
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**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.
14-09-4
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**
12B-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
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**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the back of the stove.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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.
36-32-5
45
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped into hand sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed two large holes in ceiling. One over food preparation area and one over food product in dry storage.
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator verified license is current.
50-09-4
70
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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**
53A-05-6
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**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
74
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Non food grade cloth used as food contact surfaces housing tortillas on food preparation table by fryer.
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs stored over top a pot of broth inside walk in cooler. Manager removed shelled eggs and properly stored eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee preparing tortilla ready to eat without gloves.
09-01-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink sink in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have buildup of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle used as scoop inside sugar bin.
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly. No sanitizer set up while employee washing dishes.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storage area underneath storage racks is soiled with old food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Flan being sold has no packaging information inside reach in cooler on front line.
02D-03-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shielding is broken in back kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient air thermometer inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
05-09-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados still have stickers on them while being prepped.
08B-39-4
35
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind front counter to clean tables.
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between table and reachin cooler on cookline
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant.
How does Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Temple Terrace?
Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant 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.
How often is Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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