El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

9735 Old St Augustine Rd Unit 18, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Overview

El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville has accumulated 219 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility has received two administrative complaints and issued two warnings, with its most recent inspection in October 2025 documenting 10 violations including 2 high-priority items. Top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and proper hand and arm washing.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

28Inspections
219Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages

This Facility 7.8 violations / inspection 7.8 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg 6.27 violations / inspection 6.27 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Duval County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)

— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections32 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 4 inspections36 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville last inspected?
El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 24, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited violations at El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville had?
El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville find?
El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on October 24, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
No, El Castillo Taqueria in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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