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Licensee
Name: EL CASTILLO DE LAS FRUTAS License Number: SEA2333882
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2026
Primary Status: Current Secondary Status: Active
Location Address: 1140 W 68 ST #A
HIALEAH, FL 33012

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result High Priority Violations Intermediate Violations Basic Violations
Routine - Food 02/12/2026 Met Inspection Standards
During This Visit
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. High Priority violations are those which could contribute directly to a foodborne illness or injury and include items such as cooking, reheating, cooling and hand-washing. Intermediate violations are those which, if not addressed, could lead to risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury. These violations include personnel training, documentation or record keeping and labeling. Basic violations are those which are considered best practices to implement. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
14-09-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-17-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed trough out kitchen floor cracked tiles. **Time Extended**
33-16-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
14-31-5    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to stored raw beef and raw pork inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed thank you bags used to stored raw beef and raw pork inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
29-34-4    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at storage area by Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed at storage area by Walk in cooler hose no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
27-16-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink at bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed no hot water in hand wash sink at bathroom. **Time Extended**
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