Cilantro Grill
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
100
Score
Cilantro Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 23, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cilantro Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area Cheddar cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (63F - Cold Holding); Sausage (64F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area Cheddar cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (63F - Cold Holding); Sausage (64F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the items. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored over tuna salad in the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the tuna salad. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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**
53A-07-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack stored on a box of potatoes in the kitchen. Operator removed the backpack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet towels in the kitchen stored on preparation tables. Operator placed the towels in a sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
52
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handed clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from its original packaging stored over commercially packaged ready to eat waffles in the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen. Chef removed the waffles. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One large ceiling tile in the middle of the kitchen with water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crepe paddle stored in standing water on the cook line. Employee removed the utensil to be sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage and lobster thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employee placed the items in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
55
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored next to food on a shelf in the kitchen. Employee removed the medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Emailed handouts to the operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef removed and sanitized the utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature on a shelf in the kitchen. Chef placed the ground beef in the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bowl of rice stored next to the hand washing sink in the cook line area. Chef removed the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
45
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the grouper
01B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 large ceiling tile next to the cook line showing water damage.
36-32-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the grouper. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection over next to the cook line soiled.
22-08-4
70
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ernesto Martin 3/8/19 National Registary of Food Service Safety only CFM for the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher and sanitizer buckets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-18: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
70
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings under equipment on the cook line. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink/dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dry storage racks in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tracking powder on the floor and on the exterior of coffee containers in the corner of the front counter area. Owner discarded the containers. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor and on the exterior of coffee containers in the corner of the front counter area. Owner discarded the containers. **Warning**
41-25-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ernesto Martin 3/8/19 National Registary of Food Service Safety only CFM for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher and sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all the equipment in the kitchen. **Warning**
36-73-4
41
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw pooled eggs stored over ready to eat macaroni and cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the macaroni and cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed pineapples in the reach in cooler in the back storage area. Employee removed the pineapples. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper stored in the packaging thawed in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager discarded the fish.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean pans without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and re-washed the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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. Emailed handouts to the operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper stored in the packaging thawed in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager discarded the fish.
06-09-1
41
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining a pan with pepper jack cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and pork cooked on 7/24 stored in the reach in cooler in the back kitchen area with no date mark. Manager placed a date mark on the items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top on the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
55
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the stand up reach in cooler in the preparation area torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
95
Jul 20, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over whipping cream and yogurt in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheddar cheese (52F Cold Holding) Ham (49F - Cold Holding); stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in the reach in cooler for 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used a hand washing sink to fill a sanitizer bucket.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks stored on preparation tables in the kitchen . Manager removed the drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager removed the utensils. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. Manager placed the chicken under running water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cilantro Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cilantro Grill on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cilantro Grill?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cilantro Grill.
How does Cilantro Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Cilantro Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Cilantro Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cilantro Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cilantro 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 Cilantro Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cilantro Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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