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Licensee
Name: EL CASTILLO DE LAS FRUTAS License Number: SEA2333882
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 10/01/2024
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 05/01/2019 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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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
32-04-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
23-25-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Admin Complaint**
14-09-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Admin Complaint**
14-11-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on reach freezer in disrepair in back room by walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on reach freezer in disrepair in back room by walk in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on reach freezer in disrepair in back room by walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Equipment in poor repair. Observed lid on reach freezer in disrepair in back room by walk in cooler. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
35B-01-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to exterior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to exterior. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to exterior. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to exterior. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
14-69-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back room across from walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back room across from walk in cooler. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back room across from walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in back room across from walk in cooler. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
33-16-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Open dumpster lid. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Open dumpster lid. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
36-27-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in some areas of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in some areas of kitchen. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in some areas of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in some areas of kitchen. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
22-02-4    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed soiled oven. Observed soiled fryer. Observed soiled grill. Observed soiled stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed soiled oven. Observed soiled fryer. Observed soiled grill. Observed soiled stove. **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed soiled oven. Observed soiled fryer. Observed soiled grill. Observed soiled stove. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed soiled oven. Observed soiled fryer. Observed soiled grill. Observed soiled stove. **Warning** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7    Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Observed in front room new food preparation equipment and hand wash sink not on plans approved on 12/18/2012. Observed new preparation area off the kitchen with prep table and oven not on plans approved on 12/18/2912. Observed kitchen equipment not located in same locations on file as plans approved as of 12/18/2012 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2019-03-25: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 30 days. Observed in front room new food preparation equipment and hand wash sink not on plans approved on 12/18/2012. Observed new preparation area off the kitchen with prep table and oven not on plans approved on 12/18/2912. Observed kitchen equipment not located in same locations on file as plans approved as of 12/18/2012 **Warning** **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2019-05-01: AND approved within 30 days. Observed in front room new food preparation equipment and hand wash sink not on plans approved on 12/18/2012. Observed new preparation area off the kitchen with prep table and oven not on plans approved on 12/18/2912. Observed kitchen equipment not located in same locations on file as plans approved as of 12/18/2012 **Admin Complaint**
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