El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami
Last inspected:
2300 Nw 17 Ave, Miami, FL 33142El Castillo Restaurant in Miami has accumulated 279 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but has faced repeated administrative complaints since late 2023, with inspectors issuing multiple callback orders to address recurring issues. Top violations involve improper hand washing, ventilation problems, and food contact surface violations. Recent compliance in early 2025 improved, though inspections continue to document high-priority violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
This Facility
9
violations / inspection
9 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg
6.7
violations / inspection
6.7 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg
0.13
closures / facility
0.13 county average
El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami last inspected?
- El Castillo Restaurant INC. in Miami was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Castillo Restaurant INC. in Miami are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami had?
- El Castillo Restaurant INC. in Miami has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami find?
- El Castillo Restaurant INC. in Miami was most recently inspected on February 20, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Castillo Restaurant INC in Miami ever been shut down?
- No, El Castillo Restaurant INC. in Miami 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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