Authentic Border Flavor

8763 Old Kings Rd S, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Authentic Border Flavor five times, with records going back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around zero violations to closer to two violations.

Looking across the full record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 9, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. Under equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.

23-24-4

May 1, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 16 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over flour dough and whole fruits in glass reach in cooler. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade salsa (108-113F - Hot Holding, re-temp at 165F), stored in steam table approximately 3 hours ago as per employee after re-heating on grill. Employee re-heating **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

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. Provided operator with Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink with equipment stored inside. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator unable to provide any proof of manager certification and no other certified manager employed at this establishment **Warning**

53A-02-7

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink. Employee provided paper towel **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator has 3 food handler employees hired over 60 days with no proof of any training **Warning**

53B-01-5

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. Discussed and provided the Employee Health Reporting Agreement form during the inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator has no sanitizer of any kind to do ware washing on food truck. Operator went to purchase bleach during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

22-38-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink with 64F water temperature. Employee turn on hot water tank. Now at 138F **Corrected On-Site**

27-16-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Commercially dressings in plastic containers and case of plastic bottles of water stored on floor. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator has no current decal displayed

50-03-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Manager provided **Corrected On-Site**

51-18-6

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup next to prep table and cutting board for food prep. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

11-27-4

11-26-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Authentic Border Flavor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Authentic Border Flavor on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Authentic Border Flavor?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Authentic Border Flavor.

How does Authentic Border Flavor compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Authentic Border Flavor most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Authentic Border Flavor's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Authentic Border Flavor have averaged around two violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Authentic Border Flavor 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 Authentic Border Flavor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Authentic Border Flavor is inspected around two times per year on average.

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