EL CILANTRILLO RESTAURANT
2500 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32822
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since December 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.
MAR 24
AUG 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (61F - Cold Holding)cookline drawer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2015025512 | May 26, 2015 | Nov 24, 2015 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tile missing. -above employee bathroom door
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee coffee maker on food product
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Equipment in poor repair. -reach in cooler seals torn
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -in various placed throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. -plastic water bottles stored on floor at bar door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand wash sink next to ice machine
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -throughout
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand wash sink faucet next to ice machine
Sep 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee with gloves on put a piece of food in mouth and did not change gloves and wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cilantro rice (118F - Hot Holding); white rice (98F - Hot Holding)for 2 hours Operator put back on stove to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
Light not functioning. One in hood
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken garlic sauce (62F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (60F - Cold Holding); garlic chicken sauce (63F - Cold Holding); beefstew (71F - Cold Holding); steak and onions (52F - Cold Holding) All cooked prior day
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher 0ppm Operator will use kitchen dishwasher until fixed.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee with gloves on put a piece of food in mouth and did not change gloves and wash hands
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw snapper over unwashed carrots and onions in walk in cooler
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over gallons of milk and portioned mashed potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator removed
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk in cooler chicken garlic sauce (62F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (60F - Cold Holding); garlic chicken sauce (63F - Cold Holding); beefstew (71F - Cold Holding); steak and onions (52F - Cold Holding) raw beef (61F - Cold Holding)cookline drawer
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw beef (61F - Cold Holding)cookline drawer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cilantro rice (118F - Hot Holding); white rice (98F - Hot Holding)for 2 hours Operator put back on stove to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in panko Operator removed
Light not functioning. One in hood
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen Operator removed
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw breaded chicken over bin of raw pork in walk in cooler. Portioned raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator switched
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked cow (80F - Hot Holding) Operator adding to time plan
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator removed splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Several cutting boards
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed out wiping cloth in hand sink in kitchen
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Several throughout
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket reach in freezer Cookline drawer Bar cooler door handle and gasket
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen Walk in freezer
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer by hot box
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. One in kitchen by exit door to kitchen to bar area
Stored food not covered. Bucket plantain bottom shelf prep table. Operator covered
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Chest freezer in kitchen not working Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen and bar Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt in storage area Operator labeled
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from an open cup on cookline and then began prepping food without changing gloves or washing hands. Manager explained procedure to employee
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken stock (125F - Hot Holding)in oven. Per operator less than 2 hours. Put back on stove to reheat
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board prep area. Operator threw away.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Under paper towel dispenser in server area. Operator moved
Employee drinking in a food preparation or other restricted area. On cookline from an open cup
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl in lettuce make table
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing frozen items on prep table at room temperature. Operator put in walk in cooler
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked conk in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Beverage machine in server area/icechute.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in freezer cooler and hot box.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer cookline.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Over knife block on wall in kitchen.
Light not functioning. Kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed carrots and potatoes over sauces in walk in cooler.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pan of white rice on steam table at 120F. Less than 4 hours. Operator discarded.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By white reach in freezer blocked by a chair.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink by hotbox had food debris in it.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In bottom of makeline all items.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several on cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen and server area.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets throughout. Handle on hot box. Floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in freezer.
Light not functioning. Over grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and vents.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Potatoes over sauces in walk in cooler.
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.