JENSEN BEACH, Martin County

EL CILANTRO TAQUERIA

3302 NW FEDERAL HWY, JENSEN BEACH, FL 34957

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
4
1 High Priority
Feb 20, 2026
City
JENSEN BEACH
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-02-6

Detail 24386196

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 24386195

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under hand wash sink

10-01-5

Detail 24386197

Basic - 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 Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 24386194

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe onto floor from hand wash sink in kitchen

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-09-4

Detail 24228373

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24228372

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe at bottom of hand wash sink - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

50-17-3

Detail 24224591

High Priority - 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 Warning Corrected On-Site

35A-05-4

Detail 24224589

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 24224590

High Priority - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed at 200+ ppm Operator refreshed solution to 100 ppm at time of inspection Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24224592

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front counter

29-11-4

Detail 24224588

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at bottom of hand wash sink

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

08A-17-6

Detail 23561968

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 23561967

High Priority - 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.

01B-13-4

Detail 23561972

High Priority - 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.

01B-02-5

Detail 23561969

High Priority - 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.

03A-02-5

Detail 23561970

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-11-4

Detail 23561971

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand wash sink pipe in kitchen

Sep 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23211037

High Priority - 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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-03-5

Detail 23211034

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

31A-11-4

Detail 23211036

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed orange food debris inside of hand wash sink at back kitchen area. Operator cleaned properly. Corrective Action Taken

14-17-4

Detail 23211035

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

21-38-4

Detail 23211038

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at back kitchen area near triple sink. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 22675856

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags ( garbage bag)used in direct contact with bread inside walk-in cooler Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 22675859

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22675860

High Priority - 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 Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 22675857

High Priority - 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 Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 22675858

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink on prep area is leaking Repeat Violation

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22105406

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sauce container storage/frontline/corrective action taken/operator removed sauce container and stored properly. Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 22105403

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shredded cheese/frontline

08B-38-4

Detail 22105404

Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrective Action Taken

25-05-4

Detail 22105402

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes/on floor/storage area/corrective action taken/operator stored single serving items properly. Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 22105405

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/kitchen/operator called for service=waiting for parts. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Jan 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-10-5

Detail 21697914

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Shredded cheese, shredded lettuce

08B-38-4

Detail 21697915

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour tortillas/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21697916

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/prep area. Repeat Violation

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 21215908

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Broken/no top.

53B-14-5

Detail 21215906

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

29-11-4

Detail 21215907

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink/prep area.

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

50-17-2

Detail 20913820

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid on site. confirmation# 216053607. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20913818

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 130f chicken 131f beans 89f rice 87f , in steam table that was not on, less than 1 hour, all removed for reheat, steam table turned on. pork reheated 195f rice 170f beans 167f Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20913819

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unclean lid on food container in walk in cooler. Was removed for cleaning. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 20913821

Basic - Light not functioning. Walk in freezer.

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 20525106

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp container over cooked pork container in Reach-in cooler. Removed to proper storage. Corrected On-Site

03E-02-5

Detail 20525109

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Reheated beans completed in Hot hold table 126f, Less than 2 hours, removed to continue reheat until 165f. Corrective Action Taken

29-49-6

Detail 20525107

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Fron Reach-in cooler.

29-11-4

Detail 20525108

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under kitchen Hand wash sink,