Jacalito Mexican Restaurant

1361 Ne Miami Ct, Miami, FL 33132

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Jacalito Mexican Restaurant has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Sep 4, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “no soap provided at handwash sink”, which has been cited two times.

Jacalito Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 47 falls below the Miami average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 6 major violations.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-07-5

Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Two-compartment sink used for warewashing. **Repeat Violation**

16-28-4

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer. Operator labels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area. Operator provided during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers with chilly and sauce stored directly on floor inside walk in cooler.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.

31B-04-4

Jun 17, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Located front counter area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Stored food not covered. Plastic containers with flour and tortillas. Observed operator cover during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Sep 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sponge and wet towel inside hand wash sink front counter area. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Still observed. **Time Extended**

31A-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-23: Still observed. **Time Extended**

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jacalito Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two 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 47 out of 100, which is lower 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 high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Jacalito Mexican Restaurant 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 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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