Castillo's Restaurant

1724 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Castillo's Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Clearwater facility scores 79, putting Castillo's Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - 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.

08A-17-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - 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

23-03-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Reviewed with manager

21-04-4

Mar 10, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator

12A-17-4

Intermediate - 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.

11-27-4

Basic - Employee ( cook) with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-04-4

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 19, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Expired 5/11/2023 . Manager scheduled the following day certification exam. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. - soiled interior of cooler at cook line and freezer in back storage area

22-16-4

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Throughout reach in cooler in kitchen no items date marked. -Inside reach in freezer at front counter and in kitchen no frozen items that have been removed from packaging have date marks. Operator was able to determine the dates of items made and removed from packaging. Operator placed date marks on all items at time of inspection. Discussed with manager. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -Small can of paint and lubricant can stored in back storage area near reach in freezer, manager moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**

41-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container stored over a food preparation table. -Cup of coffee stored on shelf above toaster station. Manager moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under dish machine area equipment, on cooks line under equipment, and in back storage area. Discussed with manager.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave soiled with food debris on cooks line.

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

22-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Castillo's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Castillo's Restaurant on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Castillo's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Castillo's Restaurant.

How does Castillo's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Castillo's Restaurant most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.

Has Castillo's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Castillo's Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Castillo's Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Castillo's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Castillo's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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