CILANTRO FRESH MEX
11401 NW 12 ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
29-46-4High Priority – Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed at hose at 3 compartment sink.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food item's stored inside the walk in cooler out of temperature control : Black Beans 51F, Ground Beef 50F, Red Beans 51F, Raw Chicken 51F, Beef Fajita 72F, Raw Steak 54F, Shredded Cheese 53F, Cut Lettuce 54F and Cut Tomatoes 51F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken stored in front counter hot holding unit at 92F. Observed cooked Beef stored in front counter hot holding unit at 117F.
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 3 compartment sink was over 400ppm.
Intermediate 6
53B-16-4Intermediate – Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee in cooking area not knowing the proper ten for cooked chicken or beef.
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed digital and analog thermometers not calibrated.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Beef steak cooked to order.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser bottle with no label stored by the hand sink.
29-28-4Intermediate – Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Ice machine filter replaced over 2 years ago.
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water on employees bathroom at 70F recorded for 5 minutes. Observed no hand washing sign.
Basic 7
24-03-4Basic – Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Observed soiled spatulas with clean utensils located 3 compartment sink
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler ambient temperature 51F.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
29-07-5Basic – Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Observed drain line from ice machine draining into kitchen area on hand sink.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plastic tubing line on above 3 compartment sink dripping chemical liquid over 3 compartment sink.
21-26-4Basic – Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily. Observed soiled towel being used in the kitchen area.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed box of sugar container listed in the kitchen area with no label, and Leo in juice container with label.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 25, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.