EL JACALITO RESTAURANT CASTRO

16735 US HWY 331 UNIT 4

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8820481

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 7/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722128

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 1/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451490

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

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8344340

  • 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.