EL CASTILLO RESTAURANT INC.
2300 NW 17 AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Between cooking equipment - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: At the time of inspection there was grease accumulation between cooking equipment. **Time Extended**
- 23-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Gaskets with food, debris like build-up.reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: At the time of inspection there was food debris on gaskets. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above reach in freezer across from women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: At time of callback inspection Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair above reach in freezer across from women's bathroom. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: At the time of the callback inspection Observed ceiling in disrepair above reach in freezer across from women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer in office area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-13: At time of callback inspection Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in reach in freezer in office area **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: At the time of the callback inspection Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in the same unit cited on previous callback, raw pork above raw chicken and blood residue on the bottom of the reach in freezer in office area. Callback dated from 2023 **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
13
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in the office area. One above office and the other above reach in freezers in office area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. At the time of inspection, there was no license in the establishment. **Warning**
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board no longer cleanable. Operator placed it in the trash. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer by the restrooms in disrepair. Also racks in the reach in cooler by the entrance are in disrepair. **Warning**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excessive amount of ice build up in reach in freezer near the restrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout reach in coolers. Observed grease accumulation on kitchen equipment. Observed excessive accumulation of dirt/debris behind 3compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucet in restroom in disrepair. **Warning**
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop not hung to dry, stored in mop bucket. Operator hung the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed refried beans cooling in plastic bucket. As per operator beans were cooked on 1/27/25 at 6pm, temperature taken at the time of inspection, 1/28/25, was 72°F. **Warning**
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw pork in reach in freezer inside office area. Also blood residue on the bottom of reach in freezer. Repeated from inspection from 2023. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed refried beans cooling since 1/27/25 around 6PM. At the time of inspection refried beans had a temperature of 72°F. Stop Sale Issued. **Warning**
- 53A-10-4:Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed manager not knowing to calibrate thermometer. I informed her and we calibrated thermometer together. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels to dry hands at hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
16
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line equipment soiled with accumulated grease and old food debris. O
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored in floor in storage area.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and spices missing labels.
- 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed license expired October 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store chicken in reach in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables in reach in cooler in kitchen.
- 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.
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager is Darling Duron. No manager certificate available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment uses chlorine. No test kit available.
- 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. Observed Lilian with no proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 16 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen and storage areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 42-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license has been expired since 10/01/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license has been expired since 10/01/2022. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over vegetables in the upright reach in cooler next to the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef over vegetables in the upright reach in cooler next to the ice machine. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: 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. Form provided via email. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Lily,Sandy,and Lilian with no proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-17: 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. Observed Lily,Sandy,and Lilian with no proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).