Castillo's Restaurant, 1724 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CASTILLO'S RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1724 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
License #: 6211373
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 11/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/07/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Cook line equipment.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Dish washer.
  • High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed more than 40 behind residential reach-in cooler in back storage area, on hot water heater, window sill and ledge. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • 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/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
11/06/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Used to hold hold potatoes while peeling **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storage room
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Storage room
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf in kitchen near steam table
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Women's restroom
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.pasta, meat sauce **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Booths near wall in dining area
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Discarded and replaced with new **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Men's restroom
11/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. Used to store biscuits, kitchen
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Gap in mens restroom window
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Back kitchen
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in freezer. Open bag of breaded chicken, back kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Unlocked at back area of establishment **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm , dishwashing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice and hardboiled eggs in reach in coolers **Corrected On-Site**
5/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Sides of cooking equipment - grill/ fryer
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Pitchers of water/tea under paper towels dispenser, front kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Broken window, back of building near mopsink
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to hose bib. Under mop sink / near ice machine
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Mopsink
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Mens restroom
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
1/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. refrigerator , back kitchen
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. under mopsink, back of building
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm , dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
9/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. tray of glasses in front of kitchen handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. , back kitchen
  • Observed personal care item (hat/glasses)stored with food (biscuit mix) dry storage shelf Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. broken glass window in mens restroom - window to be repaired this day per operator
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided on new menus. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm under dishmachine
2/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 35A-05-1 Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 live roaches on door hinges / gaskets of reach in cooler near grill -
9/28/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. outer surface of refrigerator , back kitchen
  • Observed build-up of food debris,grease on nonfood-contact surface. door hinges of reach in cooler
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. sides of cooking equipment
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. under grill on shelf
  • Observed detergent and sanitizer mixed together improperly and used for wiping cloths. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.-temporarily moved to reach in freezer then to be held on ice at front counter maintaining 41 degrees or below
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 2 live roaches on door hinges / gaskets of reach in cooler near grill
  • Critical - Observed screen in door torn/in poor repair.back door - near handle
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of pancake mix , dry storage Corrected On Site.
9/27/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.[over refigerator and bun storage back room]
  • No mop/service sink installed/available at establishment.[damaged and removed]
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with dust and debris [top of hood filters]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.[storage shelves in kitchen ]
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.[peeling paint over food dry storage]
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.[two door upright reachin cooler ]
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[refigerator in back room] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[butter packets on counter 55 degrees--thrown away]
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.[exterior of outside ice machine ]
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.[flour]
3/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[vegetable cooler in back room] Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[vegetable cooler in back room]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.[out back]
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.[at buckets ] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.[in dishroom]
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. [in kitchen ]For reporting purposes only.
12/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an ice machine with overhead protection not covering ice when despensed.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair[mop sink coming off wall]
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.upright reachin cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.[refigerator back room]
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
8/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...margarine and potatoes held at room temperature Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets...refrigerator by back door.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter block temperature at 70 F Corrected On Site...placed in cooler--to be iced down when in use
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.--sandwich cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets......main cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris,-on shelves above sandwich cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris/dirt on cart by dishmachine
  • Critical. Observed hand sanitizer bottles empty Corrected On Site.
9/11/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/24/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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