Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1724 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755
Overview

Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater has been inspected 22 times since 2016, accumulating 106 violations—an average of 4.8 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been cited across multiple inspections, with handwashing and proper hand/arm washing appearing repeatedly in 2026, 2025, and earlier years, alongside recurring violations for chemical storage, time-as-control food preparation, and proper cooking temperatures. Additional high-priority findings include shell stock requirements, parasite destruction, and food condition issues. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone near restrooms during the most recent inspection on February 5, 2026, noted for reporting purposes only. The inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
106Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone near restrooms . For reporting purposes only.

Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater last inspected?
Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater are: Time as control, Chemical properly stored, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater had?
Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater find?
Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater was most recently inspected on February 5, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
What does Florida violation V45 (Floor maintenance) mean?
Violation 45 (Floor maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/45.
Has Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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