Castle on Delaney

212 Hal Mcrae, Avon Park, FL 33825

American

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2024

Score

High Risk

Castle on Delaney has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 6, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Castle on Delaney since Feb 6, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up two times.

Castle on Delaney's latest score of 50 falls below the Avon Park average of 76. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed Scott paper towels under cooked bacon in warmer. Operator removed paper towels.

14-86-1

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Spired 12/1/23. Operator paid during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Women's restroom door propped open.

32-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Women's restroom door not fully closing.

32-04-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed no light shield on light in kitchen.

38-01-4

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Concrete floor in kitchen/ warewash area cracked and no longer fully sealed.

36-02-5

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ziploc bags of rice on cooler rice (49F - Cooling). Cooked day before at 2pm. Not cooled to 41F.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed ziploc bags of rice on cooler rice (49F - Cooling). Cooked day before at 2pm. Not cooled to 41F.

01B-02-5

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. Inspector provided hand out via email. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Food placed hot in ziploc bags sealed tightly and placed in cooler to cool overnight.

03D-15-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Towels added. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form at inspection employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Corrected On-Site**

51-13-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp in standing water at 3 bay sink thawed to 61F. Operator states shrimp were in sink no more than 1 hour and strained and placed in cooler to cool to 41F within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**

06-01-5

Jun 22, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

May 5, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Oct 14, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Castle on Delaney last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Castle on Delaney on file is from Feb 6, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Castle on Delaney?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Castle on Delaney.

How does Castle on Delaney compare to other restaurants in Avon Park?

Castle on Delaney most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Avon Park average of 76.

Has Castle on Delaney's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Castle on Delaney have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Castle on Delaney means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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