EL CILANTRILLO RESTAURANT
1301 FLORIDA MALL AVE, Orlando FL 32809 · 407-7662523
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (46F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato (75F - Hot Holding); sauté onions (83F - Hot Holding); less than 4 hours. Advised to place items on time control. Items held on counter during peak time then placed in the cooler.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Container with blue substance. Added label
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Management secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near walk in cooler.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pulled pans apart to dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under low boy. Staff cleaned.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in beverage cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and sink. Staff removed top portion.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
Apr 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. beans (80F - cooling ) from 12pm at 3:30pm reheated to 165 and placed to cool in a more shallow container.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm located at the bar.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. pork (46F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. eggs (72F - Cold Holding); held under the counter, advised to add to time control. Placed in unit to cool, less than 4 hours. octopus (59F - Cold Holding). Held above the cold line in cooler. raw beef and raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) Staff removed top portion and placed in the unit cool. Less than 4 hours above the line. Located in prep table near fryer. pork (46F - Cold Holding); pico (46F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. potato (75F - Hot Holding); sauté onions (83F - Hot Holding); less than 4 hours. Advised to place items on time control. Items held on counter during peak time then placed in the cooler.
Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Container with blue substance. Added label
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Management secured.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near walk in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pulled pans apart to dry.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door torn.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under low boy. Staff cleaned.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Walk in beverage cooler.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Between wall and sink. Staff removed top portion.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Spoke with manager and she states the power went out but they did open the doors for ventilation. Discussed the importance of proper air flow.
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef and raw chicken over octopus in prep cooler. Operator immediately moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ranch 56F cold holding less than 4hrs at wait station. Operator immediately put on ice snd in cooler for temp recovery.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purses and jackets on shelf with single service items. Operator immediately removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep persins
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets in unused cooler on line -Fan covers in walk in cooler. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site)
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Reach in cooler on cook line. Operator plans to discard
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt. Operator immediately labeled
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Bar hand wash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice reach in freezer next to fryers
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler next to fryers
Stored food not covered. Empanadas and yuca in reach in freezer
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Misel
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Glasses
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy reach in cooler beneath grill top raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding). Operator placed bags of ice over food items. Not all food items below 41°F before end of inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute for oasis machine at the bar is soiled. Underside of beer tower is soiled. Operator cleaned
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing for multiple employees
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Butcher knife stored between wall and holster. Operator took to dish
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on front of equipment. operator moved
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill top utensils in standing water at 90°F. Operator moved over hotter section. Second temp 148°F
Dec 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In hot holding unit. cooked rice (87F - Reheating). Is not on pace to meet reheating requirements in time. Operator moved to oven to speed process
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dispenser chute for oasis machine behind the bar has an accumulation of mold like substance. Pestal and mortar is heavily soiled with old food residue
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only able to provide certificates for 2 employees.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In mobile walk in cooler behind building. Operator discarded
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple plastic containers with cracked lids and chipped corners
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill. Utensils in standing water at 111°F. Operator moved over hotter section.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area surrounding hoods over fryers has an accumulation of grease dripping
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste line of soda gun at bar entry is broken and laying on the floor
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.