OLD CASTLE RESTAURANT INC
3830 SUN CITY CENTER BLVD, Sun City Center FL 33573 · 813.633.3331
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying around in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of mushrooms in dry storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand wash sink.
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 4 employees working with no certified food manager on site.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Establishment provided one food handler certification and employee stated that it's approximately 20 employees in total that works at the establishment.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in seasoning.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above fryer oil.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone above fryer oil.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 54 F, cut lettuce 54 F in prep cooler on cook line. Discussed placing items on ice.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink blocked with cart. Employee unblocked at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 2 food handler certifications.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Apr 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher testing at 0ppm at time of inspection after multiple cycle runs performed by employee. Dish machine runs sanitizer cycle and the direct sanitizer from the manufacturer bucket tests but machine still tests 0ppm. Employee set up triple sink to wash rinse and sanitize at time of inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2025
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Some cutting boards are stained at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Some reach in cooler gaskets are soiled at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels/tape on plastic food containers stored on shelf in dish room at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler against wall in corner at time of inspection.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 57 F in counter.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 6+ employees working with no certified food manager on site.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Potatoes in reach in cooler on cook line not date marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on cutting board, employee removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Container of meat on floor in walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign on handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.old labels on containers in dish area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth next to microwave.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies flying around in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over pork roast, operator removed eggs at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greans 45 F in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee use handwash sink to empty pot of water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink over reach in cooler, employee removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to dish machine.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bread crumb container lid cracked.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers next to dish machine.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested 10 ppm, operator primed tested 50 ppm.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted above ice machine. Operator inverted at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on box of potatoes.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees cooking food with no hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Sauce and sauerkraut on floor in walk in cooler.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light over prep table next to dry storage.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine at bar.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food on clean plates across from walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on clean container in dish area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor next to walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.