Cielo Bistro & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
58
Score
Cielo Bistro & Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. Cielo Bistro & Bar was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which Cielo Bistro & Bar's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed raw beef stored over/not properly separated from milk and raw fish stored over/not properly separated from cooked chicken in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area being used as a dump sink. Advised manager that sink cannot be used for purposes other than handwashing.
31A-11-4
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/
53A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Located in bar area. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Observed 2oz cup with no handle used to dispense goat cheese. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in Kitchen area.
29-49-6
58
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F; raw salmon (61F - Cold Holding); salsa (63F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (62F - Cold Holding); cut melon (58F - Cold Holding); yogurt (59F - Cold Holding) All food were located in bar area breakfast buffet. As per manager food is kept on bar top during breakfast hours which are 7am-11am. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed bartender began prepping toast and handling utensils for costumer without first washing hands. Advised manager that employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink in bar area used as a dump sink for ice. Advised manager that sink can not be used for purposes other than handwashing. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is conducting reduced oxygen packaging for raw meat without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Advised manager that before continuing to engage in activity establishment will require a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna, raw mahi and raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Observed case of potatoes stored on floor under prep shelf in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature on top on prep table. Per manager chicken had only been out for about 1 hour prior to the start of inspection. She inspected chef to move to walk in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Manager instructed employee to remove all food and clean. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
37
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
43
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering eggs Benedict and ahi tuna but menu does not identify that items contain raw or are undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna, raw salmon and raw mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
82
May 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 4 employees present and engaging in food preparation with no certified manager present at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering eggs Benedict and ahi tuna but menu does not identify that items contain raw or are undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter on customer reach.
25-27-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature. Located in 3 compartment sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from walk in cooler.
29-03-4
67
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak being stored on top of bread in reach in freezer. Located in dry storage area.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. As of 10/1/23.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand washing sink. Located in bar area. Advised manager that hand washing sink can not be used as a dump sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed establishment offering eggs Benedict and ahi tuna but menu does not identify that items contain raw or are undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw mahi and raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign block by glasses in bar area. Sign was no visible. Advised manager and he removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
45
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41°F; sliced cheese (69F - Cold Holding); cut melon (66F - Cold Holding); milk (63F - Cold Holding) All were located on buffet line(backside of bar). As per employee breakfast is from 7am to 11am. Food not time marked. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41°F; sliced cheese (69F - Cold Holding); cut melon (66F - Cold Holding); milk (63F - Cold Holding) All were located on buffet line(backside of bar). As per employee breakfast is from 7am to 11am. Food not time marked. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed apples displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. **Warning**
08B-15-4
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna, mahi and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil being stored on floor in dry storage area. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 108°F and located on grill. Grill was turned off. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic cups being stored on floor in bar area. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef and raw chicken thawing at room temperature. All were located in 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
39
Sep 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cielo Bistro & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cielo Bistro & Bar on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cielo Bistro & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cielo Bistro & Bar.
How does Cielo Bistro & Bar compare to other restaurants in Aventura?
Cielo Bistro & Bar most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Aventura average of 76.
Has Cielo Bistro & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Cielo Bistro & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cielo Bistro & Bar 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 Cielo Bistro & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cielo Bistro & Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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