Inspection Report

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EL JACALITO RESTAURANT CASTRO

16735 US HWY 331 UNIT 4 · FREEPORT · Walton County · FL 32439

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 21, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3754989
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13793491
DBPR license7601985

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 1

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Provided establishment with chlorine test strips. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen cook and prep area.

#5Basic33-16-4

Basic – Shared Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes stored in upright cooler and cut tomatoes stored in upright freezer not covered.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – 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**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 22, 2026 4:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.