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
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-08-7High Priority – Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Observed license expired October 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store chicken in reach in freezer.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over vegetables in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Intermediate 5
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.
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager is Darling Duron. No manager certificate available. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment uses chlorine. No test kit available.
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 Lilian with no proof of food handler training. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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.
Basic 8
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line equipment soiled with accumulated grease and old food debris. O
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service items stored in floor in storage area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of sugar and spices missing labels.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:24 PM.
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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.