Inspection Report

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SABORES DE MI TIERRA

5208 UNIVERSITY BLVD W · JACKSONVILLE · Duval County · FL 32216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 17, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number1346501
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13738045
DBPR license2652043

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#13High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw beef then changed gloves and grabbed tortillas to place on grill, explained to her and she washed hands, tortillas got to 158f **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish on shelf above salsa in upright cooler, employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#15Intermediate16-37-1

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

#16Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No battery in thermometer

#17Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and picadillo on Sunday

#18Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired on 1/2026 and 1 employee here for almost 3 years that left her card at home **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under triple sink, employee stated it's cleaner

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In spices

#2Basic24-26-4

Basic – Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Long hand mixer on floor,

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Couldn't find it

#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened drink by clean forks, employee discarded it **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under triple sink and under food truck, food debris

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil jug on floor

#7Basic35B-14-4

Basic – Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service. Door and window opened, no screen

#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed one **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. None in prep cooler

#10Basic51-18-6

Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available. Couldn't find it

#11Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On beans

#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. A few containers with powder on storage self, operator stated they are sugar and spice

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.