Cielito Lindo Mexican Grill

1701 Rock Springs Rd, Apopka, FL 32712 · Permanent Food Service · License 5811231

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Dented/rusted cans present.High priority · no follow-up needed · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 21 routine inspection
3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 8 basic
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Jul212026

Routine inspection

13 violations found

First visitJul 21, 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.
13 violations found:
- 3 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority3
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. #10 can of tomato ketchup very dented can on shelving
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Black garbage bag storing tortillas
  Fixed on the spot
  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
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: 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
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  Bottle of Clorox in spray bottle not labeled
  Fixed on the spot
Basic8
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored in a prohibited area.
  Bags of onions stored in by back door with non food items above onions
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Employee drink on prep table in kitchen
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Gaskets torn to low boy top drawer on cooks line
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Large in use ice machine has heavy black buildup
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: 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
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Walk-in-freezer floor soiled
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  Tank by back door not secured
  Fixed on the spot
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

Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.