EL JACALITO RESTAURANT CASTRO
EL JACALITO RESTAURANT CASTRO in FREEPORT has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
16735 US HWY 331 UNIT 4
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/22/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470284
- 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**
Inspection Date: 7/23/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901564
- 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
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