Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

CILANTRO TACOS

15551 NW US 441 #130 · ALACHUA · Alachua County · FL 32615

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3651616
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13474556
DBPR license1103677

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority4 Intermediate13 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical22 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#14High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef, changed glove without washing hands, and proceeded to handle a cooked burrito. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#15High Priority22-43-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink next to kitchen ice machine, 0 ppm.

#16High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter warmer: queso (120F – Hot Holding); beef (107F – Hot Holding). Employee stated items placed in warmer three hours prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed queso on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#17High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of disinfectant stored next to gloves in kitchen. Employee moved spray bottle to area where chemicals are stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Both sides of splitter in mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#19Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Deflector plate inside of kitchen ice machine. Walk-in cooler shelves.

#20Intermediate53A-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/. No certified food manager available with five employees working.

#21Intermediate11-26-1

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. Establishment missing employee reporting agreements for untrained employees.

#22Intermediate53B-13-5

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. Establishment has five employee training certificates. Person in charge stated there are twenty employees for the establishment.

Basic 13

#1Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Shelves in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers stored on shelf next to kitchen reach-in freezer.

#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container used to store chicken in walk-in cooler.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Cases of cooking oil on floor next to office. Peppers stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic33-20-4

Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on ground around grease receptacle behind building.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from three compartment sink.

#8Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop for front counter beans. Employee placed scoop in beans properly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda machine tray soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to kitchen reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#11Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind building.

#12Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage shed. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored above cut tomatoes in kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee moved mushrooms below cut tomatoes. Cilantro stored over butter in walk-in cooler. Employee moved cilantro below butter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 17 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 26 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 34 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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