ASTOR, Lake County

CASTAWAYS RESTAURANT

23525 SR 40, ASTOR, FL 32102

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
3 High Priority
May 1, 2026
City
ASTOR
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 24551880

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in dry storage area.

50-17-3

Detail 24551884

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 24551881

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

53B-14-5

Detail 24551876

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.

14-11-5

Detail 24551879

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -panel missing from ice machine.

14-69-4

Detail 24551877

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 24551878

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24551882

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.

23-03-4

Detail 24551883

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris,slime or dust. -hood filters soiled.

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 12

01B-13-4

Detail 24157733

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -grouper in reach in cooler fully thawed in sealed package.

03A-02-5

Detail 24157730

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -gator and frogs legs at 44°f in reach in cooler.

02C-03-5

Detail 24157727

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -opened containers fish dip and conch fritter mix in reach in cooler not dated.

02C-04-5

Detail 24157729

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -prime rib in walk in cooler.

32-04-4

Detail 24157723

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

06-09-1

Detail 24157724

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -grouper in reach in cooler fully thawed in sealed package.

14-11-5

Detail 24157732

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -bottom of panels, door rusted on walk in freezer. -front panel missing on ice machine and top of ice machine rusted.

36-17-5

Detail 24157731

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cookline.

36-11-4

Detail 24157725

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 24157728

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door hanging on fire suppression pipes at cookline.

38-07-4

Detail 24157734

Basic - Lights in food preparation area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.

31B-04-4

Detail 24157726

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cookline.

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 16Total: 18

35A-02-7

Detail 23769079

High Priority - -1 live, small flying insects found in kitchen. -2 live small flying insects found by back door.

03A-02-5

Detail 23769080

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced tomatoes and cut lettuce at 59°f at cookline. Moved from walk in cooler 2.5 hours ago. Operator moved to freezer for rapid cooling.

36-34-5

Detail 23769087

Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease at cook line.

14-71-4

Detail 23769075

Basic - Duct tape used to repair reach in cooler gasket.

14-11-5

Detail 23769086

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -front panel missing on ice machine.

36-73-4

Detail 23769076

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -grease buildup in corner behind prep table.

36-11-4

Detail 23769090

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.

14-38-4

Detail 23769084

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -plastic container lid on chicken wontons cracked/broken.

14-69-4

Detail 23769089

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-01-5

Detail 23769077

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -scoop handle buried in corn meal.

05-09-4

Detail 23769088

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23769082

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. -top of ice machine soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 23769083

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

33-31-5

Detail 23769078

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. -weed wacker stored next to ice machine. -Unused light fixture, box of screws stored in dry food storage area. -unused, discarded equipment stored outside by back door.

14-17-4

Detail 23769081

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 23769074

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 23769085

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-07-4

Detail 23769073

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. -chlorine at 10pm. Corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23375798

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -fries at cookline at 48°f. Operator moved to cooler.

05-05-4

Detail 23375792

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23375793

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23375795

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

35B-01-4

Detail 23375794

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23375797

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cookline.

14-17-4

Detail 23375791

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

02D-01-5

Detail 23375796

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -breading/flour containers not labeled.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 22807383

High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in kitchen.

12A-07-5

Detail 22807374

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

02C-01-5

Detail 22807384

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -cooked rice in reach in cooler dated 04/08. Operstor discarded.

01B-24-5

Detail 22807380

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -cooked rice dated 04/08.

03B-01-6

Detail 22807372

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked peppers and onions held at 118°f at cookline. Cooked 1.5 hours prior. Operator put back on the grill.

02C-04-5

Detail 22807376

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Meatloaf in reach in cooler pulled from freezer 2 days ago. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22807371

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -cooked potatoes in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 22807381

Basic - Bottom of wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.

12B-07-4

Detail 22807385

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

40-06-5

Detail 22807373

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee cigarettes, lighter, cellphones in prep area. -employee jacket hanging on can rack.

14-11-5

Detail 22807378

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -top of ice machine heavily corroded, pitted.

35B-01-4

Detail 22807379

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 22807375

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.

36-11-4

Detail 22807382

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at several locations in kitchen, walk in cooler and dry storage area

23-03-4

Detail 22807377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of fryer soiled with grease. -hood filters soiled with grease. -exterior of container of sweet chili sauce heavily soiled with dust,debris.

35B-03-4

Detail 22807387

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.

22-16-4

Detail 22807386

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Oct 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 18

41-07-4

Detail 22400479

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored above prep table.

03D-02-5

Detail 22400474

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Baked potatoes in reach in cooler between 52°f and 54°f. Potatoes were cooked and placed in cooler yesterday.

01B-36-5

Detail 22400483

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Baked potatoes in reach in cooler between 52°f and 54°f. Potatoes were cooked and placed in cooler yesterday.

02C-01-5

Detail 22400466

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Shaved turkey in reach in cooler dated 10/19.

01B-24-5

Detail 22400480

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Shaved turkey in reach in cooler dated 10/19.

41-10-4

Detail 22400467

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser hanging on shelf with food.

02C-04-5

Detail 22400468

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. -sliced prime rib dated 09/30. Operator stated it was pulled from freezer 2 days ago (Prime rib is sliced and frozen on same day it is cooked). Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22400484

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to dispense salt/pepper mix.

36-34-5

Detail 22400472

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust at cookline.

14-09-4

Detail 22400477

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

35B-01-4

Detail 22400470

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 22400473

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.

36-17-5

Detail 22400481

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cookline.

10-17-4

Detail 22400475

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 22400482

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled with grease. -dust build up on wire shelving in kitchen. -exterior of ice machine heavily soiled/corroded.

36-27-5

Detail 22400476

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.

29-11-4

Detail 22400478

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink at cookline.

21-38-4

Detail 22400469

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

47-03-4

Detail 22400471

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Exposed wires in the ceiling above prep area.

Apr 11, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 16Total: 24

35A-02-6

Detail 21926569

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.

22-45-4

Detail 21926576

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 21926590

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 21926577

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw frogs legs stored over sliced tomatoes in reach in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 21926575

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with sanitizer/cleaner store$ next to food.

11-27-4

Detail 21926572

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. Corrected On-Site

22-38-5

Detail 21926581

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator sent employee to buy chlorine bleach during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-04-5

Detail 21926587

Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pulled pork in reach in cooler.

23-24-4

Detail 21926578

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

14-05-4

Detail 21926583

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.

06-09-1

Detail 21926585

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21926571

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

12B-07-4

Detail 21926573

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

36-22-4

Detail 21926582

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water by hand wash sink.

36-73-4

Detail 21926592

Basic - Floor heavily soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease at cookline, under equipment.

36-17-5

Detail 21926580

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at cookline.

36-12-4

Detail 21926579

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable, unsealed wood used as flooring by ice machine.

14-69-4

Detail 21926589

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-08-4

Detail 21926584

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 21926588

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust: shelf under prep table, wire shelving at cookline, sides of fryers and flat grill, fan at cookline, hood filters, top of ice machine.

22-16-4

Detail 21926586

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 21926570

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 21926591

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.

42-01-4

Detail 21926574

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Nov 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 21567228

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Gator and frogs legs at 45°f in reach in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 21567227

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked fries at 120°f at cookline. Cooked 20 minutes ago per operator.

01C-03-4

Detail 21567225

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.

27-16-4

Detail 21567226

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21567232

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under cooking equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 21567229

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease: hood filters.

22-16-4

Detail 21567230

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

36-27-5

Detail 21567231

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease at cookline.

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21078258

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings and butter at 45°f in cookline reach in cooler. Operator turned down unit.

53A-05-6

Detail 21078259

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53B-13-5

Detail 21078257

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-08-5

Detail 21078255

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Pulled pork in reach in cooler.

01C-03-4

Detail 21078261

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

05-04-4

Detail 21078260

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the coolest part of the hot holding unit. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21078256

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site

Sep 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 11Total: 16

35A-02-6

Detail 20532557

High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area.

08A-05-6

Detail 20532563

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken over ready to eat foods in reach in cooler.

41-10-4

Detail 20532569

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chafer fuel and hand sanitizer stored over prep table.

53B-13-5

Detail 20532561

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

02C-02-5

Detail 20532559

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soups in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20532571

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 20532570

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-11-4

Detail 20532568

Basic - Equipment in poor repair, walk in cooler door rusted through.

36-73-4

Detail 20532560

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment.

08B-38-4

Detail 20532565

Basic - Food stored on floor, cases of food in walk in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 20532572

Basic - Lights in dry storage area missing shield.

31B-04-4

Detail 20532564

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

23-03-4

Detail 20532567

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, shelving in kitchen. Hood filters soiled with grease.

22-16-4

Detail 20532558

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues.

21-44-1

Detail 20532566

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 20532562

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises, in dry storage room.