Cielito Lindo
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
58
Score
Cielito Lindo, located at 496 Baxter St Ste A in Athens, GA, underwent a food service inspection on November 25, 2025. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 58, with one critical, three major, and two minor violations observed. Previous inspections for Cielito Lindo have generally been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Sep 29, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Nov 25, 2025 Inspection
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Establishment open and operating with no designated person in charge (PIC). CA: Establishment must always have a designated person in charge when operating, who has active managerial control of the food service operations. Owner arrived during inspection and advised on the requirement of an designated PIC.
511-6-1.03(2)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Establishment does not currently have a certified food safety manager (CFSM) in a superisory or managerial role. CA: Establishment must always have a CFSM on staff in a supervisory or managerial role; CFSM cannot be shared with another establishment and certificate must be posted in public view. Email copy of CFSM when obtained.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored in fryer make table bottom on shelf over ready-to-eat (RTE) cherries and whipped cream. CA: Raw animal products must always be stored below and separate from all RTE foods to project from contamination. COS - Items rearranged in cooler for fish to be on the bottom shelf.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed queso in walk-in cooler (WIC) with no cover. Obsereved corn and shredded cheese in main make table bottom with no cover. Observed container of cinnamon sugar on dry storage shelf next to fryer make table with no cover. CA: Unless actively cooling, all food must be stored covered when stored to protect from contamination. COS - Items covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine concentration in dish machine at too low concentration. CA: Dish machine must be maintained to properly sanitize items at adequate concentration levels. Discontinue use of dish machine until fixed and observed to be operating properly.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door off of dish room cracked open, allowing potential pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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