Castillo's Cafe & Catering, 1714 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Castillo's Cafe & Catering
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1714 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33607
License #: 3916039
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 07/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bag/container of unrecognizable prepared food not identified by common name. Inside walk in cooler
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk food containers
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Cups
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Back prep
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Open bottle of water on prep.
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Tall unit on cook line
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All hand sinks
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall unit on cook line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working container of food not labeled in English. Bulk rice
  • Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink, front station
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Kitchen sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler
07/31/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. Right side unit of cook line.
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk sugar
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over chest freezer
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. All coolers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. All sinks and restrooms
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Back cooler on line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on line
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink and line sink.
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On light shields over kitchen.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Sandwich station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Plastic bucket of potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of oven. Oven and stove sides.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. All coolers
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. front, bathrooms, kitchen and prep.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Tall 2 door
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. Spice roller car.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of bulk food containers
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front, one in back corner and one at sandwich station. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front and sandwich station.
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not rinsed between washing and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on rag between uses.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in coolers.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front and cook line sink. Rest rooms.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on line.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in coolers soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front sink and back cook line sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. bowl in bulk food containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. kitchen Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reach in coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bulk food containers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on/in reach in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Observed dented can.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2 door stand up cooler.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw chicken breasts over beef in walk in cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. squeeze bottles of sauces and condiments.
10/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. dish room Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. cook line
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front sink
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. all coolers
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. all sinks
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. sandwich prep area
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. kitchen cooler
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. bulk containers.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. bulk food containers
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. open bag of rice
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bottles of sauces.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk containers
4/24/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. sugar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. styrofoam bowls Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. sugar bulk
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/18/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employees with no hair restraints.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/18/2011Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical - Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Critical - Current license properly displayed
  • Critical - Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
5/5/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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