Cilantro Fresh Mex
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Cilantro Fresh Mex has nine inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Cilantro Fresh Mex's latest score of 90 sits above the Miami average of 74. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed some reach in cooler gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several auxiliary cutting boards in storage rack by 3 compartment sink with marks not easy to clean.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at reach-in cooler unit across from cook line.
23-03-4
90
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quad sanitizer 3 compartment sink at 0ppm. Staff change solution tested at 400 ppm.
22-43-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout kitchen and ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed knifes stored between the wall and 3 compartment sink., staff removed knives. **Corrected On-Site**
24-14-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at prep table with marks not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at read-in cooler unit across from wok station.
23-03-4
70
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter installed at mop sink faucet and not vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed not thermometer available to assure food safety.
05-08-4
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/. Observed five employees engaged in food serving/preparation and not certified food manager onsite.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towel available at handwashing sink next to ice machine.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a slimy substance inside ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all throughout the kitchen preparation area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small cutting board with marks no longer cleanable at front counter serving area.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two employees engaged in food preparation at kitchen area and not hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside reach in cooler at cook line area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored outside sanitizer bucket at front counter area, staff placed cloth back in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
47
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed at hose at 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed at hose at 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-46-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filter replaced over 2 years ago. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed Ice machine filter replaced over 2 years ago. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water on employees bathroom at 70F recorded for 5 minutes. Observed no hand washing sign. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed water on employees bathroom at 70F recorded for 5 minutes. Observed no hand washing sign. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed drain line from ice machine draining into kitchen area on hand sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed drain line from ice machine draining into kitchen area on hand sink. **Time Extended**
29-07-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic tubing line on above 3 compartment sink dripping chemical liquid over 3 compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Observed plastic tubing line on above 3 compartment sink dripping chemical liquid over 3 compartment sink. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
61
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food item's stored inside the walk in cooler out of temperature control : Black Beans 51F, Ground Beef 50F, Red Beans 51F, Raw Chicken 51F, Beef Fajita 72F, Raw Steak 54F, Shredded Cheese 53F, Cut Lettuce 54F and Cut Tomatoes 51F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed at hose at 3 compartment sink.
29-46-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken stored in front counter hot holding unit at 92F. Observed cooked Beef stored in front counter hot holding unit at 117F.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink was over 400ppm.
41-18-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle with no label stored by the hand sink.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filter replaced over 2 years ago.
29-28-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water on employees bathroom at 70F recorded for 5 minutes. Observed no hand washing sign.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee in cooking area not knowing the proper ten for cooked chicken or beef.
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed digital and analog thermometers not calibrated.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Beef steak cooked to order.
02B-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed soiled spatulas with clean utensils located 3 compartment sink
24-03-4
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 ambient temperature 51F.
14-74-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed drain line from ice machine draining into kitchen area on hand sink.
29-07-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic tubing line on above 3 compartment sink dripping chemical liquid over 3 compartment sink.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Observed soiled towel being used in the kitchen area.
21-26-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed box of sugar container listed in the kitchen area with no label, and Leo in juice container with label.
02D-01-5
21
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. Form was provided. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee names : Lisbely Castellano and Jennifer Amungaray. With more than 2 months working in the establishment.
53B-13-5
82
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink at 0ppm. Manager corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef cooked previous day as per manager with no date mark. Manager placed date mark **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on shelf above prep table. Manager removed and placed in employee bag **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching rice in bin. Manager moved scoop to proper position **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed front exterior of ice machine with dust and debris, observed exterior of bins and rice cooker soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler
14-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cilantro Fresh Mex last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cilantro Fresh Mex on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cilantro Fresh Mex?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cilantro Fresh Mex.
How does Cilantro Fresh Mex compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Cilantro Fresh Mex most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Cilantro Fresh Mex's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cilantro Fresh Mex have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cilantro Fresh Mex 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 Cilantro Fresh Mex inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cilantro Fresh Mex is inspected around three times per year on average.
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