EL CASTILLO DE LAS FRUTAS
1140 W 68 ST #A · HIALEAH · Dade County · FL 33012
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed task, no washing hands and changing gloves as needed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at refrigerated display front counter sliced tomatoes (48F – Cold Holding); cabbage salad (46F – Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F – Cold Holding); guava and cheese sliced (49F – Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table front counter. cooked beef and potatoes (110F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (119F – Hot Holding); pork ribs (109F – Hot Holding); pork chops (111F – Hot Holding) Employee took food items to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board and can openersoiled at prep area back of the restaurant. **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink at kitchen . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
Basic 6
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling water damaged across walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area, by kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at food preparation employees eating. **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing Wrist jewelry and washes while serving food. **Warning**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, boxes with vegetables and plastic containers with pork belly stored in the floor. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:13 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.