CIELO RESTAURANT
350 OCEAN DR, Key Biscayne FL 33149 · (786) 574-9745
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed cotton cloths lining cut lettuce and kale inside the reach in cooler under prep table.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef over ready to eat food products in deli containers. Also observed raw salmon and fish over cheese, cut lettuce and other food items inside RIC drawer across stove.
See stop sale. Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Observed one broken raw shelled egg in egg carton inside reach in cooler.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 8 fillets of white fish completely thawed inside ROP bag inside drawer reach in by stove.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food debri.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one spray bottle with no label at 3CS. Also observe spray bottle with black top with no label next to vegetable spray on shelf above prep counter.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on ice machine filters.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 8 fillets of white fish completely thawed inside ROP bag inside drawer reach in by stove. A stop sale was issued.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior for microwave in kitchen area.
Feb 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw bacon atRIC drawers under grill.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum chlorine concentrations. Coached staff on correct procedure.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed chlorine test strips expired.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on ice machine filters.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled over slicer area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white upright RIF at storage area.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at RIC across from DM.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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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).
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hallway by kitchen entrance door.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooler blocking HWS at kitchen entrance. Chef removed.
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 quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by dishwasher.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside by kitchen entrance.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hamburger cooking temperature, coached employee.
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. Provided to person in charge via email.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic dishwasher trays stacked on top of hand washing sink at kitchen entrance, cook removed.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine chemical test kit on 04-2019.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cook line shelf.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77F on top of reach in cooler at cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in no reach in coolers.
Apr 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station: cut watermelon 52F, per manager food in unit over night. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station: cut watermelon 52F, per manager food in unit over night. See stop sale.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build upon Bottom back side of slicer guard.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine tested at 89F, at dish surface. Error on temp display. 0ppm chlorine, 0ppm quat.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cook cut packages open during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Removed at time of inspection.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored over sour cream and pico de gallo at cook line.
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in dry rice.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed wiping cloth stored next to the hand wash sink.
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.