Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater
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1724 N Fort Harrison Ave, Clearwater, FL 33755Castillo'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. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 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
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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 July 20, 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: Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater had?
- Castillo's Restaurant in Clearwater has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.7 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 July 20, 2026 with 2 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- 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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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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