El Cilantro Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, El Cilantro Taqueria has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Jensen Beach restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at bottom of hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
90
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
45
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw shrimp (45F)-cold holding; raw pork (46F)- cold holding- per operator, items removed from reach in cooler and were left out of temperature for 30 minutes. Per operator- items not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed items in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed orange food debris inside of hand wash sink at back kitchen area. Operator cleaned properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at back kitchen area near triple sink. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored on front counter area. Salsa verde 48F cold Holding, salsa red 48 F cold Holding Per operator products stored for approximately 30 minutes. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to Time control and timed marked **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Cooked beef 120F hot Holding, cooked pork 110F hot Holding, Per operator items stored for approximately 30 minutes. Items were reheated on the stovetop and moved to steam table for hot Holding. Operator moved back to stovetop for reheating to 165+F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags ( garbage bag)used in direct contact with bread inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer a container opened with peppers stored under raw beef Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink on prep area is leaking **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
52
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauce container storage/frontline/corrective action taken/operator removed sauce container and stored properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Shredded cheese/frontline
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes/on floor/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
25-05-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/kitchen/operator called for service=waiting for parts. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
70
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Broken/no top.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/prep area.
29-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Cilantro Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Cilantro Taqueria on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Cilantro Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Cilantro Taqueria.
How does El Cilantro Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Jensen Beach?
El Cilantro Taqueria most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Jensen Beach average of 80.
Has El Cilantro Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Cilantro Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Cilantro Taqueria 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 Cilantro Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Cilantro Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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