IL CIELO
1244 PERIWINKLE WAY, Sanibel FL 33957 · 239-472-5555
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 6 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 157.6 F); operator set up,three compartment sink for sanitizing. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Demi glaze made on site, frozen and thawed and no date making present noting date thawed.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish table. Operator labeled as degreaser.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser behind bar has a build up inside nozzle.
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg whites stored directly over ready to eat chocolate in walk in cooler. Operator moved food to proper storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water in shelf above make table on cooks line. Operator discarded drink.
Jun 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Seared tuna offered in the menu but not designated as raw. Operator placed asterisk next to tuna on menus during inspection.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator conducting sous vide on site without an approved HACCP plan. Provided operator template and Special Process hand out.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and back pack stored on shelf in dish area with clean food service items.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing FOD without a hair restraint. Employee put on hair net.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage room, two number 10 cans of Ripe Olives with severely dented rims.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 157.6 F); operator set up,three compartment sink for sanitizing. Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm)
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee loading dishes into the dish machine with gloved hands and then while wearing the same soiled gloves, unloaded the clean and sanitized dishes from the machine. Glove change and hand washing was needed. Discussed with operator proper procedures
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In cooks line cooler 4 each, four (4j ounce packages with a label stating to remove for reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, still under reduced oxygen packaging after being thawed.
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Ribs reduced oxygen packaged on site, per operator held less than 48 hours not labeled with use by date/time.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles used as scoops in containers of rice and grits.
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. In cooks line cooler 4 each, four (4j ounce packages with a label stating to remove for reduced oxygen packaging prior to thawing, still under reduced oxygen packaging after being thawed. Repeat from 04-13-2023. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Partial bottle of water inside reach in cooler on cooks line. Operator removed drink.
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