EL CASTILLO TAQUERIA
9735 OLD ST AUGUSTINE RD UNIT 18 · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32257
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Vegetables stored in shopping bags in coolers.
Intermediate 7
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ ALREIDY JACQUES RODRIGUIZ 5/1/18. Certification EXPIRED 2023. No other certified food manger. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled can opener.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink BUTCHERS area blocked by multiple equipment in sink.
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager present with 4 food service employees working.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing paper towels at kitchen Hand wash sink. Replaced by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of any employee training. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle . Kitchen.
Basic 9
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One large dead roach behind equipment in rear ice machine area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food service employees with bracelets/ large jewelry.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at base of rear door. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink at retail with blocked drainage.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Rolls of Single Service cups on floor by bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:32 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.