Cielo Restaurant

350 Ocean Dr, Key Biscayne, FL 33149 · Permanent Food Service · License 2334485

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Grade A
Safety score 95 of 100
Latest visit: Nov 5, 2026 (2 days ago)

What drove the grade

Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.High priority · no follow-up needed · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 basic
    -5
  • Safety score95

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.

      Observed chlorine sanitizer solution at 200 ppm. Operator add additional water to a final reading 100 ppm.

    Basic2

    • Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

      Observed froze mahi, frozen tuna thawed inside Commercially ROP bag. Coached operator at time of inspection. Operator removed from package.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Observed ice scoop in standing water at 102°F.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

Food properly thawed1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Chemicals and toxic substances1