El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport
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16735 Us Hwy 331 Unit 4, Freeport, FL 32439El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport has recorded 19 inspections with 77 total violations between 2023 and February 2026, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health policy, handwashing procedures, food contact surface sanitation, and shell stock requirements, with employee health and handwashing issues appearing across multiple inspections. On February 3, 2026, the facility received a routine inspection documenting 27 violations, the highest single-inspection count on record, though all were categorized as basic priority; the inspection was completed with no further action required. The most recent prior inspection on November 24, 2025 showed full compliance after a call back.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport: Comparison to Walton County Averages
El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport last inspected?
- El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport are: Food contact surfaces, Handwashing facilities, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport had?
- El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport find?
- El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 9 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport ever been shut down?
- No, El Jacalito Restaurant Castro in Freeport has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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