EL CASTILLO RESTAURANT INC.
2300 NW 17 AVE · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33142
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-18-4High Priority – Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. **Warning**
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-18-4High Priority – Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed the chlorine sanitizer solution at 400 ppms. The cashier drained the water and refilled the sink and the chlorine strength was 200 ppms. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. Form provided. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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 Lily,Sandy,and Lilian with no proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 6
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed across from the restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled at the cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:37 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.