Cielo Restaurant & Grill
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
95
Score
Cielo Restaurant & Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash station located in back prep area. Operator placed sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
95
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.observed quaternary test kit expired on04/15/24
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed bread cart soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drain soiled behind oven
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet at the prep sink leaking next to the dishwasher.
29-11-4
61
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Provided chef with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel on kitchen hand sink by the entrance of the kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door. Chef removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of the oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed rice container no label.
02D-01-5
61
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed thawed raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at cook line. Coached manager on proper thawing procedures.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese at 48F.
03A-21-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ham (108F - Hot Holding) at room temperature at cook line. As per chef, for less than 1 hour. Chef placed ham in oven to reheat to 165F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (70F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. Chef voluntarily discarded product. Observed cut melons (52F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at expo area. As per chef, product was left out at room temperature for service.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment offers beef undercooked. No consumer advisory posted. Office manager posted advisory on wall and added to menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed oven mitts soiled with food debris at cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed temperature dishwasher machine at 151F.
22-56-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at and bar areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sinks at cook line and ware washing areas.
31B-03-4
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. Observed thawed raw mahi inside reduced oxygen packaging at cook line. Coached manager on proper thawing procedures, to cut or remove from packaging before thawing process begins.
06-09-1
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine runs continuously, no automatic stop.
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food employee scooping ice not wearing hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at server's station near soda machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Water leaking from food steamer onto floor at cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloths on preparation counter at expo area and cook line.
21-12-4
25
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front coffee section. Chef replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper stored above preparation table at preparation area. Chef removed device. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris underneath dry storage shelves. Employee removed debris. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
78
Oct 21, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cielo Restaurant & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cielo Restaurant & Grill on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cielo Restaurant & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cielo Restaurant & Grill.
How does Cielo Restaurant & Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cielo Restaurant & Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cielo Restaurant & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cielo Restaurant & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cielo Restaurant & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cielo Restaurant & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cielo Restaurant & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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