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EL JACALITO RESTAURANT CASTRO

EL JACALITO RESTAURANT CASTRO in FREEPORT has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 8 reports on file

16735 US HWY 331 UNIT 4

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/3/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13470642

Met Inspection Standards

9 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food contact surface next to mixer.
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Open yogurt with spoon stored in upright freezer next to food served to the public.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on food contact surface next to mixer.
  • 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Items being thawed in 3 compartment sink partially in standing water or at room temp. Thawing- beef chuck 63F, pork 69F, beef 39F (2:45-3:15).
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units.
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid at shared dumpster.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on food contact surface near pork being prepped.
  • 38-09-4:Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light not provided at hot hold food buffet at front counter.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bags of food cooked and stored in upright coolers/ Freezers not labeled.

11/24/2025· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13526381

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/22/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 13470284

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. All expired 01/2025 03/2025 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed no proof of any employee training certificates at time of inspection. Observed 5 employees in kitchen working. **Time Extended**

7/23/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10901564

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int, 2 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed several acoustic/not smooth easily cleanable ceiling tile above food prep areas in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed AC utility line/box hanging from ceiling/hole around device leading to attic.
  • 53B-05-5: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. All expired 01/2025 03/2025 Warning

1/14/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8820481

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tile mixed with smooth easily cleanable ceiling tile in kitchen and above steam table.

7/2/2024· 1y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8722128

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed bowl during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed one bag of beans stored on floor beside double door freezer.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees- beside double door freezer.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef thawing under hot running water. Operator replaced hot water with cool running water during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soup hot holding at 133F for 15 minutes per operator. Operator reheated to 167F during inspection.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink- beside double door freezer.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- beside double door freezer.

1/23/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8451490

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food, cooked rice in upright cooler. Repeat Violation

7/21/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8344340

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food, cooked rice in upright cooler.