El Sabor Catracho
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, El Sabor Catracho has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Jacksonville restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat pico in reach-in cooler near door. Operator removed raw beef to properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on floor below food storage shelf.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Observed two boxes of vegetables stored outside on side stair of MFDV. Requested twice for operator to bring in vegetables. Operator started to move vegetables. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed two In use knives stored behind faucet handle at triple sink. Operator removed knives to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. Observed no license affixed to exterior of MFDV.
50-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on cutting board of reach-in cooler across from fryer. Operator removed beverage to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
67
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. As per operator, the following foods items were prepared and then stored in home refrigerator and freezer and then brought back inside food truck reach in cooler to be served to public. Stop sale issued for all items below: 6qt cooked frijoles 4qt cooked chicken 2qt cooked beef 1qt cooked pork 4qt cooked chicken tacos 6qt beef and potatoes 1 pack raw beef 1 container raw chicken 4 qt raw fish 1 container pico **Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At call back observed 1 container prep frozen chicken tacos and 1 container prep raw frozen chicken stored inside containers that were not commercially packaged in upright single door reach in cooler on food truck. All items were stored in home reach in freezer as per operator. There is no reach in freezer on food truck. Operator only has 1 single upright reach in cooler. Had Inspector Tatiana to translate and verify information. Operator is aware not to store and prepare any foods at private residence and unapproved source. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
01A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw fish stored over cooked foods in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: Still the same. Raw prep chicken and raw prep beef shell eggs stored over dough in upright single door reach in cooler. Provided food storage handout in Spanish **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 6qt cooked frijoles 4qt cooked chicken 2qt cooked beef 1qt cooked pork 4qt cooked chicken tacos 6qt beef and potatoes 1 pack raw beef 1 container raw chicken 4 qt raw fish 1 container pico **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: At call back observed 1 container prep frozen chicken tacos and 1 container prep raw frozen chicken stored inside containers that were not commercially packaged in upright single door reach in cooler on food truck. All items were stored in home reach in freezer as per operator. There is no reach in freezer on food truck. Operator only has 1 single upright reach in cooler. Had Inspector Tatiana to translate and verify information. Operator is aware not to store and prepare any foods at private residence and unapproved source. Stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-04-5
64
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. As per operator, the following foods items were prepared and then stored in home refrigerator and freezer and then brought back inside food truck reach in cooler to be served to public. Stop sale issued for all items below: 6qt cooked frijoles 4qt cooked chicken 2qt cooked beef 1qt cooked pork 4qt cooked chicken tacos 6qt beef and potatoes 1 pack raw beef 1 container raw chicken 4 qt raw fish 1 container pico **Warning** **Warning**
01A-04-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Prep green plantain with skin removed stored in non-food grade bag in direct contact **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw fish stored over cooked foods in reach in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not immediately placed in refrigeration maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less upon receipt. Raw shell eggs - ambient temperature (70F - Cold Holding), stored on countertop and place there approximately 30 mins ago after just purchasing as per operator. Employee place in reach in freezer **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-23-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. 6qt cooked frijoles 4qt cooked chicken 2qt cooked beef 1qt cooked pork 4qt cooked chicken tacos 6qt beef and potatoes 1 pack raw beef 1 container raw chicken 4 qt raw fish 1 container pico **Warning**
01B-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall next to upright single door reach in cooler **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. Employee hired under 60 days working and has no form. Manager had form and both employee and manager completed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored next to food on shelf. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under cabinet at hand wash sink
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottle water stored on floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. No numbers posted on exterior **Repeat Violation**
50-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at hand wash sink
29-20-5
29
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat chicken taquitos in reach-in cooler. Operator removed raw chicken to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store purchased vegetables. Operator removed vegetables from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of white substance removed from original packaging stored on shelf next to stove. Operator stated she will label container of sugar. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked beans (93F - Hot Holding) hot holding on stove per operator. Operator turned heat on stove to reheat cooked beans to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Operator unable to provide proof that employees are informed of reporting symptoms related to food borne illnesses to person in charge. Distributed health form to operator during this inspection. Employee on duty started to read health form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 unable to provide proof of employee food safety training.
53B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed bowl from flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. Operator unable to locate the decal that was mailed.
50-03-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle. License number not affixed on exterior of MFDV.
50-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two Containers removed from original packaging not labeled. Operator labeled containers of sugar and flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Aug 23, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed establishment not to have hand washing sign. Operator stated that signs were on order.
31B-04-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Sabor Catracho last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Sabor Catracho on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Sabor Catracho?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Sabor Catracho.
How does El Sabor Catracho compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
El Sabor Catracho most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has El Sabor Catracho's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Sabor Catracho have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Sabor Catracho means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Sabor Catracho inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Sabor Catracho is inspected around two times per year on average.
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