EL CASTILLO TAQUERIA
9735 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD UNIT 18
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on box of single service . Dry goods. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles at Three compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service spoons on floor at bar area. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Individual bowls of salsa at bar area with no time mark. Marked by manger. Placed about 30 mins ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at Hand Wash Sink at meat market area.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. Windex compound.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag by restaurant foods. Frontline.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Minor Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tile by Three compartment sink.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle in ice. Bar.
- 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of dusty top of ice machine. Rear dry goods.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Frozen beef uncovered In market chest freezer. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak at bar Hand Wash Sink faucet
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/15/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/26/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on food shelf. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of spice at frontline bar.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked beans in rear kitchen cooler at 47°, 49°. (Overnight temperatures ).
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open container of raw fish over Ready to eat bread in kitchen cooler. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beans in rear kitchen cooler at 47°, 49°. (Overnight temperatures ). About 2 gallons.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle next to hot sauce bottle. Frontline. Moved by manager.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/26/2024 revealed 6 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/3/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/3/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/3/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
7
Basic
9
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One large dead roach behind equipment in rear ice machine area. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at retail with blocked drainage.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Rolls of Single Service cups on floor by bar. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables stored in shopping bags in coolers.
- 53A-03-7: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/ ALREIDY JACQUES RODRIGUIZ 5/1/18. Certification EXPIRED 2023. No other certified food manger. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink BUTCHERS area blocked by multiple equipment in sink.
- 53A-05-6: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/ No certified food manager present with 4 food service employees working.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle . Kitchen.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/3/2023 revealed 17 total violations (1 high priority, 7 intermediate, 9 basic).