Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa
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4406 N Falkenburg Rd, Tampa, FL 33610Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa has been emergency-closed three times, including closures on February 19, 2020 for roach and rodent activity; November 15, 2018 for roach activity; and February 24, 2016 for roach activity. The facility has accumulated 372 violations across 41 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection—nearly double the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations including employee health policy, handwashing failures, improper chemical storage, and food contact surface contamination recurred throughout the record. The establishment faced five disciplinary actions totaling $1,900 in fines. Fire safety violations documented seating capacity violations in 2019 and 2020, with the operator increasing seating from the licensed 10 seats to 34 or more without authorization. The most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 identified one high-priority food contact surface violation alongside consumer advisory violations and was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: February 19, 2020 for roach & rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
9.1
violations / inspection
9.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa: Emergency Closure History (3)
Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $2,300.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019053460 | $500.00 | Sep 6, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2019023064 | $300.00 | Jan 15, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 3--2018059628 | $300.00 | Nov 15, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 3--2018032351 | $300.00 | Feb 1, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2016043923 | $500.00 | Aug 23, 2016 | Tampa | |
| 3--2016010431 | $400.00 | Feb 25, 2016 | Fort Lauderdale |
Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (9)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 49-01-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Increased seating from 10 to approximately 35. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (6) Attics, basements, boiler rooms, meter rooms, laundry rooms, and storage rooms shall be kept clean and free of debris and flammables. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Operator increased seating from 10-34 seats. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Establishment licensed for 10 seats, has 6 pinks benches, and 34 seats . For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: Violation must be complied by 1/15/19 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-19: Violation must be complied by 1/15/19 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-01-15: Seating evaluation form not available at time of cb. Employee states pending water sign off **Admin Complaint**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Establishment currently on warning for this violation pending Cb for seating increase. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Establishment licensed for 10 seats, has 6 pinks benches, and 34 seats . For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: Violation must be complied by 1/15/19 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-19: Violation must be complied by 1/15/19 **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Establishment licensed for 10 seats, has 6 pinks benches, and 34 seats . For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: Violation must be complied by 1/15/19 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2018-11-16: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 49-05-4 · Emergency order recommended
Inspector Observation: Establishment licensed for 10 seats, has 6 pinks benches, and 34 seats . For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguishers stored on floor. **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguishers stored on floor. **Warning**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (41)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 6 inspections53 violations · 28 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 22 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 12 inspections119 violations · 57 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
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— Routine - Food· 19 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa last inspected?
- Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on November 6, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa last shut down?
- Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa was last shut down on February 19, 2020 for roach & rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa are: Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces, Water supply.
- How many health inspections has Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa had?
- Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa has had 41 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa find?
- Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa was most recently inspected on November 6, 2025 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa has 9 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,300.00 in fines.
- How much has Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa been fined?
- Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa has been fined a total of $2,300.00 across 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Cielito Lindo Mexican Restaurant Terrace in Tampa operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Danny's All American Cafe (2015-2020).
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