El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos

31 Se 5Th St, Miami, FL 33131

Other

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “clean glasses”, which has been cited four times.

That's lower than the typical Miami restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 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.

11-27-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Nov 7, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Kitchen napkins, inside employee handwashing sink.

31A-11-4

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Kitchen utensils, inside employee handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Mar 17, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Next to ice equipment.

36-36-4

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of onions on kitchen floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on walk-in cooler door gaskets.

23-03-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

42-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Dec 16, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

24-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos?

Across the inspection record, “clean glasses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos.

How does El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos compare to other restaurants in Miami?

El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos 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 El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Cielo Restaurant by Juan Manuel Barrientos is inspected around two times per year on average.

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