Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CASTAWAYS RESTAURANT

23525 SR 40 · ASTOR · Lake County · FL 32102

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 13, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3571507
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10727405
DBPR license4501141

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate16 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#17High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – -1 live, small flying insects found in kitchen. -2 live small flying insects found by back door.

#18High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce at 59°f at cookline. Moved from walk in cooler 2.5 hours ago. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling.

Basic 16

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease at cook line.

#2Basic14-71-4

Basic – Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler gasket.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. -front panel missing on ice machine.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease buildup in corner behind prep table.

#5Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.

#6Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -plastic container lid on chicken wontons cracked/broken.

#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#8Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle buried in corn meal.

#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -top of ice machine soiled.

#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

#12Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -weed wacker stored next to ice machine. -Unused light fixture, box of screws stored in dry food storage area. -unused, discarded equipment stored outside by back door.

#13Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

#14Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cook line.

#15Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#16Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -chlorine at 10pm. Corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 9, 2026 12:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
5 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.