CIELITO LINDO MEXICAN GRILL
1701 ROCK SPRINGS RD, APOPKA, FL 32712
License #5811231
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Mixed Health Record
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CIELITO LINDO MEXICAN GRILL in APOPKA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 21, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 13 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 12 of them so far.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 21, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 3 critical, 2 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to top drawer low boy on cooks line Blue ice scoop holder on wall next to ice machine is soiled
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [08B-37-4] Food stored in a prohibited area. Bags of onions stored in by back door with non food items above onions
- [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle of Clorox in spray bottle not labeled
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Black garbage bag storing tortillas
- [12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen
- [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Towels over tortilla shells in walk-in-cooler, operator replaced with food grade wrap
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large in use ice machine has heavy black buildup
- [01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can of tomato ketchup very dented can on shelving
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food cart with fruit and bug zapper stored in front of hand sink by ice machine
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank by back door not secured
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