CASTILLO'S RESTAURANT
1724 N FORT HARRISON AVE, Clearwater FL 33755 · 727-466-9101
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Three lizard droppings present on floor in storage area. Manager cleaned and sanitized area.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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. Guiliernina Expired training on 2/12/26 SafeStaff
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen - soiled shelves in kitchen
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged in food storage area. Reviewed with operator. Emailed Safe Food storage hand out.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near restrooms. For reporting purposes only.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease buildup on the sides of the cooking equipment - soiled gaskets on the refrigerator in storage area Reviewed with manager
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - container of raw chicken over bag of spinach in storage area. Reviewed with manager. Manager rearranged food
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Reviewed with manager monitoring of food temperatures.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine on the top area. Reviewed with manager
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Reviewed with manager
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease accumulation table under grill. Reviewed with manager
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in cook line area. Reviewed with manager. Employee cleaning interior of cooler at end of inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in the dining room area on the floor under the garbage next to Ladies restroom. Operator removed and clean sanitized the area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Three lizard droppings present on floor in storage area. Manager cleaned and sanitized area.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of cleaner stored next to clean containers in cabinet in dining area. Employee relocated cleaner.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Reviewed with manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes in hand wash sink at front counter area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only.
No chemical test kit ( chlorine) provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in cook line area near service window. Reviewed with manager. Manager removed employee drinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - grease build up between grill and fryer and shelf under grill - soiled gaskets on tall double door cooler in kitchen Reviewed with manager
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Manager changed solution. Recheck 50 ppm chlorine
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator
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.
Employee ( cook) with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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