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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High 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-04-5High 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**
Intermediate 4
53A-01-7Intermediate – – 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**
16-37-1Intermediate – – 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**
11-26-1Intermediate – – 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-05-5Intermediate – – 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**
Basic 5
36-37-5Basic – – 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**
32-12-5Basic – – 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**
36-17-5Basic – – 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**
51-13-4Basic – – 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**
42-01-4Basic – – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:26 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.