Cilantro Asian Bistro
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
52
Score
Cilantro Asian Bistro has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about nine violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Davie average 79, so Cilantro Asian Bistro trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
41
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored inside hand washing sink at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
90
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 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 at 3:24 p.m. no time mark on sushi rice held using time as a public health control. Per operator, rice was prepared at 2:30 p.m. Operator correctly time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fried tofu (68F - Cold Holding); bean sprouts (70F - Cold Holding) at cookline. Per operator, both items transfer to cookline 3 hours before the inspection. Operator placed items in walk in freezer for quick chill. -Observed shrimp (41-46F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F - Cold Holding); dumplings (51F - Cold Holding) at cookline plop top cooler. As per operator, all items transfer to unit 3 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer all items to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed homemade cooked sauce date marked 2/7/2025 in walk in cooler. Sauce exceeds the 7 days shelf life. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Observed homemade cooked sauce date marked 2/7/2025 in walk in cooler. Sauce exceeds the 7 days shelf life. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed employee touch dirty dishes and then removed clean dishes from dishwasher without first washing his hands . After brief education, employee then wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over precooked imitation crab legs in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at cookline area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed food container stored inside hand washing sink at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed several employees engaging in food preparation with no hair restraints. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed # 4 flip top cooler at cookline ambient temperature at 51F. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on walls at 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
26
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in front of main grill - cooked chicken quarter (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed bag of ice on top of item. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 pot of sushi rice with no time mark. As per operator item held for approximately 1 hour. Operator place time mark for remaining time. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at warmer at bar - fried rice ball (115F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour, advised operator to raise warmer's temperature **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to cook line - food residue in drain. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per operator no written plan at time of inspection. Provided operator with paperwork. Operator printed form and filled it up. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at chemical closet - sprayer bottle **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar - wet wiping cloth stored on bar top. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at handwashing sink at bar. Operator provided sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of soy stored directly on floor next to ice machine. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on shelf next to microwave, above prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored properly.**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed opened bottle of water stored on shelf above prepping table in kitchen. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
35
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: At the time of callback inspection, 3 live flying insects found in dry storage area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shrimp hot held at 117F at sushi bar area. Per operator, shrimp cooked 15 minutes before the inspection. Advice operator to reheat item to 165F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pre cooked chicken in flip top cooler cold held at 46F. Per operator, chicken transfer to unit 40 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on chicken for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over sauce in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty cups and then continue to o prepared ready to eat food without washing hands l **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer at 00 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavy buildup of black mold like substance on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at cookline used as dump sink, evidence by large waste food particles found inside. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cookline. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed basil sauces removed from walk in freezer to cooler yesterday morning not date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with cleaning chemical at cookline area. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinking water stored on in-use food prep table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container in kitchen. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cellular phones stored on in-use food preparation table. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various food items stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of Solwave microwave soiled with accumulation of old food residue. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
15
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3er. Attempt -Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects by the employee lockers, in front of dishwasher area. Not contact with food. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. Not activity, after 30 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sea bass and steak above fries. Employees moved fish and steak to lower shelves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine testing strips are not use to check properly function of dishwasher area. **Warning**
16-33-4
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. Poster emailed to Operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sushi bar-garbage can in front of sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sushi bar- plastic container inside, manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Several under shelves tables, around the entire kitchen-soiled with grease and food debris **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Ceiling light in cook line. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Cook line- under cooking equipment -under storage racks Under dishwasher machine **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees prepping sushi wearing watches- after manager instructed employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Missing light shield - ceiling of cook line. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Top of dishwasher, sushi bar, employee placed on sanitizer bucket. **Warning**
21-09-4
32
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind cooked chicken in flip top at wok station. Operator reversed to correct. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw ground beef in walk-in cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink located across from dishwasher area. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple sauces (peanut, ginger, etc.) prepared on site not labeled.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in both the walk-in cooler and freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator started the cleaning process. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cilantro Asian Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cilantro Asian Bistro on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cilantro Asian Bistro?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cilantro Asian Bistro.
How does Cilantro Asian Bistro compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Cilantro Asian Bistro most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Cilantro Asian Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cilantro Asian Bistro have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cilantro Asian Bistro 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 Cilantro Asian Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cilantro Asian Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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