EL CASTILLO DE LAS FRUTAS
1140 W 68 ST #A
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ovens exterior soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed ovens exterior soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at hand sink faucet at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed water leaking at hand sink faucet at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 21-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. Warning
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at front counter employee serving food no hair restraint. Employee put a hair net on. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ovens exterior soiled at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. Repeat Violation Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at hand sink faucet at kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation Warning
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Employee set up new sanitizer solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100 ppm); Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling water damaged across walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed ceiling water damaged across walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area, by kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed white cutting board at preparation area, by kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
6
Total
14
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling water damaged across walk in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area, by kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at food preparation employees eating. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing Wrist jewelry and washes while serving food. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, boxes with vegetables and plastic containers with pork belly stored in the floor. Warning
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed task, no washing hands and changing gloves as needed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at refrigerated display front counter sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cabbage salad (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); guava and cheese sliced (49F - Cold Holding) Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table front counter. cooked beef and potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (109F - Hot Holding); pork chops (111F - Hot Holding) Employee took food items to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board and can openersoiled at prep area back of the restaurant. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink at kitchen . Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53B-14-5: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. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/17/2024 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 4/29/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling across from walk in freezer water damaged ,also tiles with water stains at dining area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen white cu board grooved. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area, Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with cut potatoes, and pumpkin stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front area reach in cooler for customer self service, milk desserts, flans, tres leches, does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler, shelves soiled with food residues. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler, shelves rusted. Repeat Violation
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee bottle drink stored inside ice machine on top of ice.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen strawberries stored in thank you bags.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw pork. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under raw pork. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee drink bottle stored inside ice machine top of ice.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter macaroni salad (59F - Cold Holding)according to manager placed on cooler one hour ago. Employee placed macaroni salad ins freezer for rapid chill, second temperature 40 minutes later, macaroni salad (40F - Cold Holding) Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink next to 3 com sink at kitchen no paper towels. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/29/2024 revealed 14 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
10
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
- 23-24-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at prep area. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth over kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed ceiling not smooth over kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair over prep table. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed ceiling in disrepair over prep table. **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed grooved cutting board at kitchen. **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sneeze guard cracked at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed sneeze guard cracked at front counter. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing flower tiles throughout the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed missing flower tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside bathroom no sign available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside bathroom no sign available. **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler and reach in freezer at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler and reach in freezer at prep area. **Time Extended**
- 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing in disrepair on bathroom Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed self closing in disrepair on bathroom **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp and meat stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer at prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed meat stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer at prep area. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 9/1/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
5
Basic
15
Total
26
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. Warning
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at prep area. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth over kitchen area. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair over prep table. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at kitchen. Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sneeze guard cracked at front counter. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing flower tiles throughout the kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. O sack with carrots on the floor inside walk-in cooler. Warning
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at kitchen area. Warning
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts, flans , milk and guava, cut fruit bowls, juice prepared on site no labeled. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside bathroom no sign available. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler and reach in freezer at prep area. Warning
- 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing in disrepair on bathroom Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered food inside reach in freezer at prep area. Also inside reach in cooler, smoked pork and cut vegetables Repeat Violation Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled at kitchen shelves. Warning
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed icy hot creams next to hard cracker on shelves next to smoothie station. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp and meat stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer at prep area. Warning
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cilantro in reach in cooler at prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rusted cans, and soiled water dripping into smoked cut pork and sliced raw beef inside walk in cooler. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler at front line sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) Employee added ice bags to food items to cool dawn. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee station hot box croquettes (110F - Hot Holding); empanadas (111F - Hot Holding); stuffed yuca (111F - Hot Holding) Manager took food items to kitchen to reheat in oven. At front line steam table boiled yuca (107F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (117F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (114F - Hot Holding); chicken noodle soup (162F - Hot Holding); salmon (106F - Hot Holding); breaded fish (112F - Hot Holding); pork (130F - Hot Holding) Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking the hand wash sink between prep tables. Warning
- 02D-12-1:Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed various fruit juices prepared and packaged on half gallon bottles on site no warning labels inside beverage cooler at front counter. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in hand wash sink next to coffee machine. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fruit and juices prepared on site without date label in reach in cooler at front counter. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/1/2023 revealed 26 total violations (6 high priority, 5 intermediate, 15 basic).