Key Biscayne, Miami-Dade County

CIELO RESTAURANT

350 OCEAN DR, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
1 High Priority
Feb 25, 2026
City
Key Biscayne
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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 25, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 24396163

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw bacon atRIC drawers under grill.

01C-03-4

Detail 24396168

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

53B-16-4

Detail 24396170

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed staff not knowing minimum chlorine concentrations. Coached staff on correct procedure.

05-08-4

Detail 24396165

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

16-43-4

Detail 24396167

Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. Observed chlorine test strips expired.

29-28-4

Detail 24396171

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no service date on ice machine filters.

36-34-5

Detail 24396166

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled over slicer area.

14-69-4

Detail 24396169

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside white upright RIF at storage area.

05-09-4

Detail 24396164

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed at RIC across from DM.

51-18-6

Detail 24396162

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 9

22-43-4

Detail 23700019

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink(Quaternary 0ppm), chef replaced solution final reading Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23700011

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hallway by kitchen entrance door. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23700015

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23700014

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooler blocking HWS at kitchen entrance. Chef removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 23700017

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

16-37-1

Detail 23700012

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 23700013

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23700018

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed by dishwasher.

51-13-4

Detail 23700016

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator via email.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 8Basic: 5Total: 14

29-34-4

Detail 23297060

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside by kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 23297067

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

53B-16-4

Detail 23297066

Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of minimum hamburger cooking temperature, coached employee.

11-27-4

Detail 23297073

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to person in charge via email. Repeat Violation

01C-02-4

Detail 23297062

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

31A-09-4

Detail 23297069

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic dishwasher trays stacked on top of hand washing sink at kitchen entrance, cook removed. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 23297061

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-37-1

Detail 23297065

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed expired chlorine chemical test kit on 04-2019.

02C-02-5

Detail 23297063

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed white rice inside reach in cooler by 3 compartment sink no date marked, as per cook for more than 24 hours prior.

22-20-5

Detail 23297068

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-05-4

Detail 23297072

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cook line shelf.

14-09-4

Detail 23297071

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen.

10-07-4

Detail 23297064

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 77F on top of reach in cooler at cook line.

05-09-4

Detail 23297070

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in no reach in coolers.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-34-4

Detail 22806418

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door. Time Extended

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 22680287

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. Salad station: cut watermelon 52F, per manager food in unit over night. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22680286

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station: cut watermelon 52F, per manager food in unit over night. See stop sale. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 22680290

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22680291

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food build upon Bottom back side of slicer guard. Warning

22-56-4

Detail 22680292

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dish machine tested at 89F, at dish surface. Error on temp display. 0ppm chlorine, 0ppm quat. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22680289

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cook cut packages open during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22680288

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine. Removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

50-17-3

Detail 22370531

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22370529

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored over sour cream and pico de gallo at cook line.

01C-03-4

Detail 22370532

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.

11-27-4

Detail 22370535

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22370538

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 22370536

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

14-01-5

Detail 22370534

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle stored in dry rice.

23-24-4

Detail 22370530

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

14-69-4

Detail 22370533

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22370537

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 22370528

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the time of the inspection observed wiping cloth stored next to the hand wash sink.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 22040611

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Time Extended

14-73-4

Detail 22040610

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-07: No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Time Extended

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21615684

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef, chicken and sausages stored over lettuce and cheese at cook line reach in cooler. Operator corrected food order. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 21615681

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Claudio Moyano 12-04-17 Serv Safe.

31B-02-4

Detail 21615688

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

36-36-4

Detail 21615686

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed near ware washing area.

36-34-5

Detail 21615685

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

14-73-4

Detail 21615682

Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.

23-03-4

Detail 21615687

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

29-11-4

Detail 21615683

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet leaking at hand sink.

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20984243

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

23-24-4

Detail 20984245

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

36-34-5

Detail 20984244

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

21-44-1

Detail 20984246

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.

Dec 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 6Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 20721321

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef cooked chicken wings and vegetables.

03A-02-5

Detail 20721317

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (54 - Cold Holding); sour cream (64 - Cold Holding) at prep reach in cooler across from cook line. Instructed chef to place in reach in freezer for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 20721322

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.

01C-02-4

Detail 20721314

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days.

31B-03-4

Detail 20721319

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

02B-02-5

Detail 20721323

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to manager. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20721312

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the time of the inspection observed cooked octopus with potatoes missing date marking as per manager food item was prepared on previous day.

22-20-5

Detail 20721313

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 20721311

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

10-01-5

Detail 20721316

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in sugar touching food.

14-34-4

Detail 20721318

Basic - Interior of ice machine/bin soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 20721315

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

21-38-4

Detail 20721320

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.