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CIELO RESTAURANT

350 OCEAN DR · KEY BISCAYNE · Dade County · FL 33149

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3564312
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10701569
DBPR license2334485

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink(Quaternary 0ppm), chef replaced solution final reading Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hallway by kitchen entrance door. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooler blocking HWS at kitchen entrance. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

#9Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic21-04-4

Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by dishwasher.

#3Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.