El Castillo De Las Frutas
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
58
Score
El Castillo De Las Frutas appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around eight violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Hialeah restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to stored raw beef and raw pork inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed thank you bags used to stored raw beef and raw pork inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at storage area by Walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed at storage area by Walk in cooler hose no vacuum breaker. **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink at bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed no hot water in hand wash sink at bathroom. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Observed trough out kitchen floor cracked tiles. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: Open dumpster lid. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
58
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed thank you bags used to stored raw beef and raw pork inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment open and serving food to customers at the time of inspection, license expired 10/01/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over cut onions and celery inside vertical cooler. Operator stored shell eggs on bottom shelf under ready to eat food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at salad display cooler; sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); macaroni salad (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding) According to employee items placed 1 hour ago. Operator put ice bags on containers to cool dawn. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steamer Steam table; grilled chicken (110F - Hot Holding) Placed 90 minutes ago according to cook. Operator placed chicken inside oven to reheat 45 minutes after,Steam table; grilled chicken (180F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at storage area by Walk in cooler.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at bathroom. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in hand wash sink at bathroom. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed trough out kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes with pork and chicken stored on the floor inside walk in freezer, operator stored food items six inches above the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork thawing in bucket with standing water. Pork temperature 39F. Operator placed raw pork inside walk in cooler for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
25
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee washed hands put gloves on without washing hands first and started serving food. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing and gloves use. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2024 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef containers stored above an uncovered container with cooked rice inside walk in cooler. Manager stored cooked rice on top shelf above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed front counter cooler sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (52F - Cold Holding) prepared 1 hours ago, placed on cooler. Operator added ice bags to tomatoes and lettuce for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at steamer front chicken quarters (127F - Hot Holding), prepared 2 hours ago, Manager took trays with chicken and placed on the oven to reheat, second temperature 30 minutes after chicken quarters (177F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slice soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reaching cooler torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer beef containers stored on the floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed ovens interior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ovens exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler, rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
27
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ovens exterior soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed ovens exterior soiled at kitchen. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at hand sink faucet at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Observed water leaking at hand sink faucet at kitchen. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm) Employee set up new sanitizer solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100 ppm); **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved white cutting board at kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed at front counter employee serving food no hair restraint. Employee put a hair net on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed ovens exterior soiled at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler rusted shelves. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking at hand sink faucet at kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-12-4
45
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling water damaged across walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed ceiling water damaged across walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area, by kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Observed white cutting board at preparation area, by kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-18: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee changed task, no washing hands and changing gloves as needed. Manager coached employees on proper hand washing and glove use. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at refrigerated display front counter sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cabbage salad (46F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (47F - Cold Holding); guava and cheese sliced (49F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table front counter. cooked beef and potatoes (110F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (119F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (109F - Hot Holding); pork chops (111F - Hot Holding) Employee took food items to the kitchen to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board and can openersoiled at prep area back of the restaurant. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils inside hand wash sink at kitchen . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling water damaged across walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at preparation area, by kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed at food preparation employees eating. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees wearing Wrist jewelry and washes while serving food. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed inside walk in freezer, boxes with vegetables and plastic containers with pork belly stored in the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
29
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Observed employee bottle drink stored inside ice machine on top of ice.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen strawberries stored in thank you bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed inside walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw pork. Employee stored raw chicken on bottom shelf under raw pork. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee drink bottle stored inside ice machine top of ice.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter macaroni salad (59F - Cold Holding)according to manager placed on cooler one hour ago. Employee placed macaroni salad ins freezer for rapid chill, second temperature 40 minutes later, macaroni salad (40F - Cold Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on hand wash sink next to 3 com sink at kitchen no paper towels. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front area reach in cooler for customer self service, milk desserts, flans, tres leches, does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling across from walk in freezer water damaged ,also tiles with water stains at dining area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen white cu board grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen area, **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets with cut potatoes, and pumpkin stored on the floor inside walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed dumpster lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside walk in cooler, shelves soiled with food residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler, shelves rusted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
29
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Sep 1, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed icy hot creams next to hard cracker on shelves next to smoothie station. **Warning**
41-07-4
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**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed cilantro in reach in cooler at prep area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed rusted cans, and soiled water dripping into smoked cut pork and sliced raw beef inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in cooler at front line sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (59F - Cold Holding); shredded lettuce (60F - Cold Holding) Employee added ice bags to food items to cool dawn. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at coffee station hot box croquettes (110F - Hot Holding); empanadas (111F - Hot Holding); stuffed yuca (111F - Hot Holding) Manager took food items to kitchen to reheat in oven. At front line steam table boiled yuca (107F - Hot Holding); fried chicken (117F - Hot Holding); pork ribs (114F - Hot Holding); chicken noodle soup (162F - Hot Holding); salmon (106F - Hot Holding); breaded fish (112F - Hot Holding); pork (130F - Hot Holding) **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut fruit and juices prepared on site without date label in reach in cooler at front counter. **Warning**
02C-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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking the hand wash sink between prep tables. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Juice packaged in the establishment that has not been specifically processed to prevent, reduce, or eliminate the presence of pathogens not bearing a warning label. Observed various fruit juices prepared and packaged on half gallon bottles on site no warning labels inside beverage cooler at front counter. **Warning**
02D-12-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in hand wash sink next to coffee machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing flower tiles throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. O sack with carrots on the floor inside walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board at kitchen area. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine interior soiled. **Warning**
22-20-5
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**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth over kitchen area. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in disrepair over prep table. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sneeze guard cracked at front counter. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed desserts, flans , milk and guava, cut fruit bowls, juice prepared on site no labeled. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside bathroom no sign available. **Warning**
31B-04-4
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**
23-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed self closing in disrepair on bathroom **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered food inside reach in freezer at prep area. Also inside reach in cooler, smoked pork and cut vegetables **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with salt not labeled at kitchen shelves. **Warning**
02D-01-5
12
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ground be stored over sacks of red onions inside walk-in cooler. Manager stored raw ground beef on bottom shelf away from unwashed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table front counter rice (129F - Hot Holding); yellow rice (130F - Hot Holding). Out for Two hours. Cook too rice containers to kitchen to reheat to 165 **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoons and containers inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Manager removed items from inside hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed shredded beef at walk in cooler, flans prepared on site according to manager the day before, no date labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02C-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.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed on preparation area under ac vent. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at kitchen tiles cracked.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Manager stored ice scoop with handle upwards no touching the ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed milk desserts, fruit bowls and flans no labeled **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ovens and grill soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked shredded beef, cut ham,breaded beef, inside walk in cooler no covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler shelves rusted, **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
29
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 22 minor violations.
View 30 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of Clorox stored next to container with rice in the prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over flan inside standing cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided flyer to operator.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board and slicer soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed empty container stored inside hand washing sink by kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located next to prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink located next to prep sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork chops and cooler cooked shredded beef stored inside standing cooler not properly date marked. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed sandwich station make table cooler gasket torn in.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water and drinks stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cooler gasket soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Standing cooler.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork chops and cooked shredded beef stored inside standing cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located by the 3 compartment sink spray hose. **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen and prep area.
36-27-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the dining area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. By the prep area.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Observed spatula between 3 compartment sink and wall.
24-14-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Located in front of standing freezer by the prep area.
36-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Castillo De Las Frutas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Castillo De Las Frutas on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Castillo De Las Frutas?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at El Castillo De Las Frutas.
How does El Castillo De Las Frutas compare to other restaurants in Hialeah?
El Castillo De Las Frutas most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Hialeah average of 76.
Has El Castillo De Las Frutas' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at El Castillo De Las Frutas have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Castillo De Las Frutas 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 El Castillo De Las Frutas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Castillo De Las Frutas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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