El Castillo Taqueria
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
41
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at El Castillo Taqueria stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Individual portioned salsa at bar with no time mark. Marked by manger. Made at 10 am. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing Vacuum breaker missing at faucet next to mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled slicer blades. Adjacent Meat department.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spatula stored in kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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/ 4 Food service employees with no Certified Food Manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. ( loose faucet ). **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in lettuce in reach in cooler.
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket over restaurant food related items at bar. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
13-07-4
41
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice made yesterday. 68°. 70°. 70°. 71°. 69°. 70°. 67° 70°. In kitchen cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked rice made yesterday. 68°. 70°. 70°. 71°. 69°. 70°. 67° 70°. In kitchen cooler. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on shelf on dry goods area. **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand Washsink by frontline with no hot water at faucet.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor by mop sink. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover by Three compartment sink
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks container in kitchen cooler by restaurant foods. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop handle touching ice in frontline ice bin. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled interior of frontline oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at Three compartment sink faucet
29-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers and oven handle. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
37
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Individual bowls of salsa at bar area with no time mark. Marked by manger. Placed about 30 mins ago. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper at Hand Wash Sink at meat market area.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. Windex compound.
41-17-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on box of single service . Dry goods. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles at Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service spoons on floor at bar area. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
58
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked beans in rear kitchen cooler at 47°, 49°. (Overnight temperatures ).
03D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Open container of raw fish over Ready to eat bread in kitchen cooler. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beans in rear kitchen cooler at 47°, 49°. (Overnight temperatures ). About 2 gallons.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle next to hot sauce bottle. Frontline. Moved by manager.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on food shelf. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Uncovered container of spice at frontline bar.
08B-12-5
50
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Personal medicine on kitchen microwave. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensil in Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Minor Gap at base of rear door. (Daylight visible ).
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxed foods on floor. Kitchen. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep table. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Castillo Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Castillo Taqueria on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Castillo Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Castillo Taqueria.
How does El Castillo Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
El Castillo Taqueria most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has El Castillo Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Castillo Taqueria have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Castillo Taqueria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Castillo Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Castillo Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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