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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 09/05/2023 Met Inspection Standards
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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
22-20-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Time Extended**
23-24-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed soiled reach in cooler and reach in freezer soiled at prep area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth over kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed ceiling not smooth over kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-32-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair over prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed ceiling in disrepair over prep table. **Time Extended**
14-09-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed grooved cutting board at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-11-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sneeze guard cracked at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed sneeze guard cracked at front counter. **Time Extended**
36-17-5    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing flower tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed missing flower tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside bathroom no sign available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside bathroom no sign available. **Time Extended**
23-03-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler and reach in freezer at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed gaskets soiled in reach in cooler and reach in freezer at prep area. **Time Extended**
32-17-4    Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing in disrepair on bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed self closing in disrepair on bathroom **Time Extended**
14-31-5    High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruit pulp and meat stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer at prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Observed meat stored in nonfood-grade bags inside reach in freezer at prep area. **Time Extended**
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