EL CASTILLITO LATIN FOOD
10505 NW 112 AVE UNIT 4
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/4/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile soiled with debris at front counter above register.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at rear exit located in the back of the kitchen area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored on floor located at dry storage. Operator placed on shelf. Observed a case of chicken stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed mold like substance on lid of chest freezer located in dining area. Employee cleaned lid during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice stored in to go bags at walk in cooler.
- 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 BEEF PICADILLO (128F - Hot Holding)at front counter. Employee reheated to 165F Observed HAM CROQUETTES (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Employee reheated to 185F Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed oven bricks and scouring pads in handwashing sink located at preparation area. Operator removed items during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at preparation area across three compartment sink. Operator refilled during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink located at cook line. Employee provided soap during inspection. Observed no soap at hand sink located at preparation area. Employee provided soap during inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/4/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
12
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance inside of ice machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop white rice from bin. Operator removed bowl from white rice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 12B-14-4:Basic - Employee beverage container in ice machine/ice bin. Observed personal beverages stored inside of ice machine. Operator removed personal beverages. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of white rice and 2 plastic jugs of vinegar stored on floor at dry storage area. Observed case of plastic water bottles stored on floor near restrooms. Operator placed items off of the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside of ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop handle from touching ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease buildup. Repeat Violation
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Certified food manager was not familiar with how to calibrate a probe thermometer. Operator was training on how to properly calibrate probe thermometer.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink at front counter used as a dump sink.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with bleach water missing label.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/6/2024 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located near chest freezers and dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield above chest freezers at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date marking on water filter, indicating when device was last serviced, located next to ice machine at kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle stored in a container of dry lentils, located at dry storage near chest freezers. Chef removed bowl from food storage container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located near chest freezers at dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice located at kitchen ice machine. Chef placed handle of ice scoop in an upright position. Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers located above chest freezers towards dry storage area. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters located above cookline behind front counter.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed a container of uncooked lentils stored on shelves at dry storage area, not kept covered. Chef covered the container of uncooked lentils. Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice pudding (48F - Cold Holding) located at reach in cooler of lobby area, less than 4 hours. Advised to remove food items and place into a reach in cooler maintaining temperatures of 41F and above. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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 boniato sweet potato (87F - Hot Holding) and pork (116F - Hot Holding) located at steamtable, less than 4 hours, due to food items not stored directly into steamtable unit to maintain temperatures of 135F and above. Advised to reheat and keep items at stove top or inside oven to maintain proper temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email reporting agreement forms to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date marking on water filter, indicating when device was last serviced, located next to ice machine at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 11/1/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
7
Total
14
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle inside a container of uncooked lentils, stored next to deli slicer at kitchen area. Warning
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large plastic containers on top shelf of storage rack, not kept inverted, located near chest freezers. Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located at kitchen counters. Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris located near chest freezers and dry storage. Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair located near chest freezers and dry storage area. Warning
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield above chest freezers at kitchen area. Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed a constant leak from faucet when hot water valve is turned on at handwash sink located across from three compartment sink at kitchen area. Warning
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in regular " Thank you" grocery bags located at kitchen area. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans w/ rice (51F - Cold Holding); red beans (50F - Cold Holding); empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (49F - Cold Holding) located inside walk in cooler, less than 4 hours. Ambient temperature of cooler unit observed at 50F, as per thermometer. 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 chicken soup (125F - Hot Holding); grilled chicken (97F - Hot Holding); steak w/ onions (102F - Hot Holding) located at kitchen cookline, less than 4 hours. Advised to operator to reheat food items to 165F and above. Observed chicken soup reheated to 167F and kept on stove top to maintain temperatures at 135F and above. Observed cheese pastelito (99F - Hot Holding); empanada (88F - Hot Holding) located at front counter hot holding box, less than 4 hours, advised to Chef to reheat all food items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink used to thaw raw beef located across from three compartment sink. Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. None provided at time of inspection. Warning
- 27-06-4:Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed no hot water when faucet handle is turned on, unable to take a temperature. Warning
- 29-28-4:Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Observed no date marking on water filter, indicating when device was last serviced, located next to ice machine at kitchen area. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/1/2023 revealed 14 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 7 basic).