CILANTRO GRILL
419A SAINT ARMANOS CIR, Sarasota FL 34236
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches on the floor next to the fryer on the cook line. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on the floor under the dry storage rack. Observed approximately 10 live roaches under the dish machine.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026034052 | May 12, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | $800 |
| 7--2024040888 | Jul 17, 2024 | Aug 19, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2021021456 | Apr 12, 2021 | Oct 12, 2021 | $300 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 15, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One large ceiling tile in the middle of the kitchen damaged.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
May 12, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee removed an item from the floor then handed cleaned equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the item to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Pesticide emitting strip hanging next to the coffee machine in the front counter area. Owner removed the strip.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 15 live roaches on the floor next to the fryer on the cook line. Observed approximately 5 live roaches on the floor under the dry storage rack. Observed approximately 10 live roaches under the dish machine.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Owner labeled the bottles.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One large ceiling tile in the middle of the kitchen damaged.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards in the kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on the floor behind the stand up reach in cooler in the kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under all equipment in the kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top on the cook line soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Exhaust hood on the cook line soiled.
Oct 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs stored over tuna salad in the roll top reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the tuna salad.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area Cheddar cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (63F - Cold Holding); Sausage (64F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the preparation area Cheddar cheese (67F - Cold Holding); Ground beef (63F - Cold Holding); Sausage (64F - Cold Holding); Mac and cheese (65F - Cold Holding). Operator stated the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Operator discarded the items.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees backpack stored on a box of potatoes in the kitchen. Operator removed the backpack.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Several wet towels in the kitchen stored on preparation tables. Operator placed the towels in a sanitizer solution.
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handed clean utensils without washing their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken removed from its original packaging stored over commercially packaged ready to eat waffles in the stand up reach in freezer in the kitchen. Chef removed the waffles.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid stored next to food in the front counter area. Owner removed the bottles
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. One large ceiling tile in the middle of the kitchen with water damage.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Crepe paddle stored in standing water on the cook line. Employee removed the utensil to be sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed sausage and lobster thawing at room temperature in the kitchen. Employee placed the items in the walk in cooler.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored next to food on a shelf in the kitchen. Employee removed the medicine.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee removed the equipment to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slice blade soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chef removed and sanitized the utensils.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef thawing at room temperature on a shelf in the kitchen. Chef placed the ground beef in the reach in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bowl of rice stored next to the hand washing sink in the cook line area. Chef removed the rice.
Sep 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the grouper
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1 large ceiling tile next to the cook line showing water damage.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Owner discarded the grouper.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the convection over next to the cook line soiled.
Jul 18, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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/ Ernesto Martin 3/8/19 National Registary of Food Service Safety only CFM for the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher and sanitizer buckets.
Jul 17, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 25 rodent droppings under equipment on the cook line. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings under the three compartment sink/dishwasher area. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dry storage racks in the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tracking powder on the floor and on the exterior of coffee containers in the corner of the front counter area. Owner discarded the containers.
Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. Tracking powder on the floor and on the exterior of coffee containers in the corner of the front counter area. Owner discarded the containers.
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/ Ernesto Martin 3/8/19 National Registary of Food Service Safety only CFM for the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for the dishwasher and sanitizer buckets.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under all the equipment in the kitchen.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the trash can then clean pans without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands and re-washed the pans.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw pooled eggs stored over ready to eat macaroni and cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the macaroni and cheese.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed pineapples in the reach in cooler in the back storage area. Employee removed the pineapples.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper stored in the packaging thawed in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager discarded the fish.
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. Emailed handouts to the operator.
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. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper stored in the packaging thawed in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager discarded the fish.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining a pan with pepper jack cheese in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the towel.
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. Emailed handouts.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken and pork cooked on 7/24 stored in the reach in cooler in the back kitchen area with no date mark. Manager placed a date mark on the items.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove top on the cook line soiled.
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