El Jacalito Restaurant Castro
16735 US Hwy 331 Unit 4, Freeport, FL 32439 · Permanent Food Service · License 7601985
What drove the grade
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 7 basic (3 repeats)-12
- Safety score88
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Provided establishment with chlorine test strips.
Fixed on the spot
Basic7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Multiple bags with tilapia, chicken, beef and pork not labeled and stored in upright coolers and freezers.
Repeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
Sliced tomatoes stored in upright cooler and cut tomatoes stored in upright freezer not covered.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Shared Open dumpster lid.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen cook and prep area.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Purses/bags stored on shelf next to spices and loaf of bread.
Repeat violation
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.