CIELITO LINDO MEXICAN RESTAURANT TERRACE
4406 N FALKENBURG RD, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-280-2620
Last inspected Nov 6, 2025 · 5 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,300
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019053460 | Sep 6, 2019 | May 1, 2020 | $500 |
| 3--2019023064 | Jan 15, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 | $300 |
| 3--2018059628 | Nov 15, 2018 | Apr 26, 2019 | $300 |
| 3--2018032351 | Feb 1, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | $300 |
| 3--2016043923 | Aug 23, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | $500 |
| 3--2016010431 | Feb 25, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Nov 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed proteins stored in reach in freezer inside handled Togo bags at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on lift top reach in is soiled at time of inspection.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed on top of microwave
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.
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.
No running water in the establishment. Hot water heater was turned off. Three-compartment sink 84 F Hand sink 83 F Three-compartment sink 108 F Hand sink 103 F
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Yellow bucket with dirty mop water sitting near mop sink outside
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Water very slow draining in handwash sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shelled eggs stored on top of raw vegetables in reach-in-cooler
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No cleaning agent provided in wash compartment of sink.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
Interior and exterior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees shoes in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease. Door to reach-in-cooler soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Oct 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic containers stored inside hand sink and small trash can blocking also.
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.
Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Last report is as of June 2023.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Outer openings not protected during operation. Window open without screen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.