Jacalito Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Jacalito Mexican Restaurant has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Jacalito Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 78 sits above the Miami average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen,by the three compartment sink: bowl and serving spoon stored inside the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler: case of lettuce stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in cooler: containers with beef soup and different sauces not covered **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
78
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef steak above raw pork chops inside reach in cooler located in front of the 3CS. Employee inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed clean utensils being washed without sanitizing them inside 3 compartment sink with 0 ppm quat sanitizer. Employee them, added chlorine because quat sanitizer has not been delivered at the time of the inspection. Utensils were sanitizer . **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed vegetable soup from Wednesday 8/20 as per employee without date marking. Employee marked them. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed both employees handling food on the kitchen area without hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handle. Employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage cup on the prep table. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. By the three compartment sink: bustub stored on the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Dry storage area: container with salt not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef in stam table 130 f chicken 132 f was reheated to 165 f **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed kitchen utensils in side handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
70
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in the kitchen by the three compartment sink. Blocked by a garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Kitchen: pan with fried chips stored on the floor by the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stand up reach in freezer gaskets soiled, by the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket with quaternary solution stored on a prep table nearby a cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
78
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. Discussed with the operator and provided the form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler: container with sauce stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen: 2 wet wiping cloths stored on the flip-top reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
82
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Walk in cooler: raw beef stored above onions. Discussed with the operator and provided the handout for proper storage of food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler: case of raw beef stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacalito Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant.
How does Jacalito Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Jacalito Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Jacalito Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jacalito Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacalito Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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