EL CILANTRO TAQUERIA
3302 NW FEDERAL HWY, Jensen Beach FL 34957 · 772-307-0558
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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DEC 25
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JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall next to stored food equipment above triple sink in kitchen Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath triple sink in kitchen Operator killed live roaches and sanitized area and food equipment at time of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026007243 | Dec 3, 2025 | May 6, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2024069155 | Sep 30, 2024 | Feb 3, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Medicine not labeled properly. At back prep area- bottle of ibuprofen stored above ice machine- operator removed.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At back prep area- hand wash sink leaking.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steaks stored over dry chili peppers not commercially packaged Operator stores foods properly
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under hand wash sink
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container sugar Removed
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor from hand wash sink in kitchen
Dec 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter
Water leaking from pipe at bottom of hand wash sink
Dec 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating currently and open to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license as of 12/1/2025 Operator renewed at time of inspection
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall next to stored food equipment above triple sink in kitchen Observed 1 live roach crawling on floor underneath triple sink in kitchen Operator killed live roaches and sanitized area and food equipment at time of inspection
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at 200+ ppm Operator refreshed solution to 100 ppm at time of inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter
Water leaking from pipe at bottom of hand wash sink
Feb 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer at kitchen- items not commercially packaged, Operator stored items properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat cooked beef with label made on 2/9/2025. Per operator, items made on 2/9/2025 at low boy reach in cooler at from counter,. Date mark exceeds 7 days after preparation. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed ready to eat cooked beef with label made on 2/9/2025. Per operator, items made on 2/9/2025. Date mark exceeds 7 days after preparation. See stop sale.
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. Observed Cooked beef (51F- cold holding) cooked chicken (49F- cold holding) in walk in cooler. per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items left out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked beef (51F- cold holding) cooked chicken (49F- cold holding), per operator, items not prepared or portioned today. Items left out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand wash sink pipe in kitchen
Sep 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw shrimp (45F)-cold holding; raw pork (46F)- cold holding- per operator, items removed from reach in cooler and were left out of temperature for 30 minutes. Per operator- items not prepared or portioned today. Operator placed items in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed orange food debris inside of hand wash sink at back kitchen area. Operator cleaned properly.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at back kitchen area near triple sink. Operator stored items properly.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags ( garbage bag)used in direct contact with bread inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed inside reach in freezer a container opened with peppers stored under raw beef Operator stored properly
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stored on front counter area. Salsa verde 48F cold Holding, salsa red 48 F cold Holding Per operator products stored for approximately 30 minutes. Per operator product not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to Time control and timed marked
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table Cooked beef 120F hot Holding, cooked pork 110F hot Holding, Per operator items stored for approximately 30 minutes. Items were reheated on the stovetop and moved to steam table for hot Holding. Operator moved back to stovetop for reheating to 165+F
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink on prep area is leaking
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauce container storage/frontline/corrective action taken/operator removed sauce container and stored properly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shredded cheese/frontline
Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes/on floor/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/kitchen/operator called for service=waiting for parts.
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.