CIELITO LINDO MEXICAN RESTAURANT LLC
8416 N 56 ST · TEMPLE TERRACE · Hillsborough County · FL 33617
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed cold medicine stored on the shelf above prep table. Manager removed medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the facility using quaternary as sanitizer but could only provide chlorine test strips.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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 present with four employees.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pan with cooked food that the manager stated was prepared the morning the day prior with no date marking. Manager date marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with water stains and with holes in the kitchen prep area, cook line, dry storage area, and the women's restroom. Manager stated that they have a work order submitted for the ceiling.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards with cut marks.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep tables by the dish washing machine and deep freezer. Employees removed drinks and placed them in proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the ice scoop hangle on the ice. Employee placed scoop so that the handle is straight up no longer touching the product. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the back of the stove.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.