Cilantro Tacos
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
58
Score
Cilantro Tacos has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Newberry facility scores 70, putting Cilantro Tacos on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
33
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee phone on prep table at cookline above bin of rice. Employee removed phone from prep table during this inspection. 2. Employee jacket stored on top of plastic sleeves containing takeout cups below front counter. Ana get removed jacket from top of containers during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on drying rack near three-compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Nonfunctional reach-in cooler in prep area. 2. Rusted wire shelving in prep area near three-compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several cracked and/or damaged floor tiles at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid on bin containing beans at front counter.
14-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Wall behind shelving and three-compartment sink in prep area heavily soiled with dust. 2. Ceiling and vent in prep room soiled with dust. 3. Air vent on ceiling above cookline soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
74
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. One live roach on top of inverted bucket in kitchen beside three-compartment sink. 2. Four live roaches on wall inside cabinet below handwashing sink in kitchen at cookline. 3. Five live roaches on floor in kitchen below handwashing sink cabinet near cookline. Manager began cleaning and vacuuming area during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1. One roach egg sac on wall inside cabinet below handwashing sink in kitchen at cookline. 2. Large quantities of roach excrement on wall in back of cabinet below handwashing sink in kitchen at cookline. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Inside open-air reach-in cooler at cookline: pico (45F - Cold Holding). Employee at cookline stated the pico was not made today and was placed into the cooler between 10:30am and 11:00am. Inspector had employee place the pico into the freezer to rapidly cool to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Gallon jug containing lemon scented disinfectant stored on shelf directly beside foil and food service gloves, and directly above single-use straws in back of kitchen. 2. Bottles containing ibuprofen and acetaminophen stored on shelf in back of kitchen above clean dishes. Manager removed all chemicals and medicines from areas during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into handwash sink at cookline. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on prep table in back of kitchen soiled with accumulation of white substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on bottom shelf inside cabinet below handwashing sink in kitchen at cookline. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on shelf in back of kitchen, near three-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Several chipped and/or broken floor tiles at cookline.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Legs of prep table in center of kitchen soiled with grease. 2. Wire shelving over prep table in back of kitchen soiled with dust and grease. 3. Fan in back of kitchen near three-compartment sink soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1. Floor under and around shelving throughout back of kitchen soiled with food debris. 2. Wall in back of kitchen above three-compartment sink soiled with dust. 3. Ceiling vent near three-compartment sink soiled with dust. 4. Ceiling throughout back of kitchen stained. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
35
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Air vents in prep area soiled with dust. Air vents throughout seating area soiled with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in prep area of kitchen between reach-in freezer and wall near back door.
35A-03-4
Basic - Single-service items stored under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips. Takeout cups stored below unshielded sewer lines inside storage closet near restrooms. Manager moved takeout cups to opposite side of closet during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-20-4
86
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. No proof of training for three employees. Manager stated all have been employed more than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-06: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cilantro Tacos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cilantro Tacos on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cilantro Tacos?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cilantro Tacos.
How does Cilantro Tacos compare to other restaurants in Newberry?
Cilantro Tacos most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Newberry average of 70.
Has Cilantro Tacos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cilantro Tacos have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cilantro Tacos 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 Cilantro Tacos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cilantro Tacos is inspected around three times per year on average.
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