Il Cielo
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Il Cielo has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Operator is doing a special process” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Sanibel sits at 85, putting Il Cielo on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish table. Operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser behind bar has a build up inside nozzle.
22-02-4
90
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg whites stored directly over ready to eat chocolate in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water in shelf above make table on cooks line. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
82
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna offered in the menu but not designated as raw. Operator placed asterisk next to tuna on menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator conducting sous vide on site without an approved HACCP plan. Provided operator template and Special Process hand out. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing FOD without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and back pack stored on shelf in dish area with clean food service items.
40-06-5
74
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator proper procedures **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In cooks line cooler 4 each, four (4j ounce packages with a label stating to remove for reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, still under reduced oxygen packaging after being thawed. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 157.6 F); operator set up,three compartment sink for sanitizing. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, two number 10 cans of Ripe Olives with severely dented rims. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Ribs reduced oxygen packaged on site, per operator held less than 48 hours not labeled with use by date/time. **Warning**
03G-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used as scoops in containers of rice and grits. **Warning**
14-01-5
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. In cooks line cooler 4 each, four (4j ounce packages with a label stating to remove for reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, still under reduced oxygen packaging after being thawed. Repeat from 04-13-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
43
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Food container in dry storage room with a panko/cheese mix with a mold like substance inside.
01B-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pork (48 F - Cold Holding). Per operator pork had been removed from walk in cooler 2 hours prior. Operator moved back to walk in cooler to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Number 10 can of tomato ketchup with a dented rim.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Mussel tags not all dated with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand sink by dish machine. Operator replaced batteries. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator cooking and placing ribs under reduced oxygen packaging without an approved HACCP plan. Repeat from 01-31-2023 **Repeat Violation**
03G-50-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working in kitchen with food without a hair restraint. Operator put on hat. . Repeat from 01-31-2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Three CO2 cylinders behind bar nor secured.
51-11-4
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. Tuna still under reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) after thawing. Operator removed from reduced oxygen packaging . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on food storage shelf. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse stored with food service items. Operator removed purse **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Food container with old label on it inside reach in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cooks line. Operator removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine outside back door not secured.
08B-62-4
32
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator fully cooked ribs and placed under reduced oxygen packaging on 01-27-23. Food has been under reduced oxygen packaging for 4 days at time of inspection.
03G-50-1
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. Provided operator with written procedures DBPR HR 5030-104 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring devise available
16-62-1
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. Provided operator employee reporting DBPR Form HR 5030-103 **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Ribs fully cooked packaged cold not labeled with date
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Dishwasher (Temperature 145 F)
16-54-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Small CO 2 cylinder by beverage station. Repeat from 06-23-2022 **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One employee working on cooks line without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Il Cielo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Il Cielo on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Il Cielo?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Il Cielo.
How does Il Cielo compare to other restaurants in Sanibel?
Il Cielo most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanibel average of 85.
Has Il Cielo's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Il Cielo have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Il Cielo 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 Il Cielo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Il Cielo is inspected around three times per year on average.
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