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CIELO RESTAURANT/LOUNGE

8765 S FEDERAL HWY, Port St Lucie FL 34952 · 772-475-7022

Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 5 visits since March 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats150
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6603182
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings by back door in storage area. Manager cleaned
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. queso 51f cold holding, marinara 51f cold holding,
High priority/03A-02-5
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler ambient 50f cold holding Mostly drinks has cheese and was disposed of.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet near reach in freezer, employee currently cleaning
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Ceiling tile missing. In back dish area
Basic/36-36-4/Return visit Sep 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher not properly sanitizing. Make sure to use three bay sink until it reaches proper ppm
Basic/16-55-4/Return visit Sep 5, 2024 · Time Extended
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings by back door in storage area. Manager cleaned
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. In back dish area
Basic/36-36-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher not properly sanitizing. Make sure to use three bay sink until it reaches proper ppm
Basic/16-55-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole near handwashing sink
Basic/36-24-5
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
Show 4 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk rice
Basic/14-01-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Not using at this time.
Basic/16-55-4
Food stored on floor. Bag in a box on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.