EL CASTILLITO LATIN FOOD
10505 NW 112 AVE UNIT 4
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
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).