Mi Sazon Latino

7695 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32277

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Mi Sazon Latino six times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Jacksonville average 74, so Mi Sazon Latino trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked Beef tongue stored in Walmart shopping bag, manager states will place in zip lock bags

14-31-5

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

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle with clear substance manager states it's bleach

41-17-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on Single door flip top cooler torn

14-11-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Container with spoons and spatulas with food contact side up. Manager states will clean and adjust

24-18-4

May 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical 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. Cooked rice, raw beef and onions and peppers, operator was removing a pot of cooked rice from the truck of car I asked where was it made she states at home. Operator states she stores food at home.

01A-04-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose hooked up to truck no back flow on hose bib

29-34-4

Jan 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink used to store clean dishes, moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils facing up next to handsink.

24-18-4

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Contains of raw beef and chicken over tortillas in reach in cooler. Moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear spray bottle, with yellow substance, employee states it's bleach

41-17-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic containers stored in hand sink, moved **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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

16-37-1

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

31B-03-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of onions stored on floor, moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

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. Needed the 2 inch license number

50-04-4

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Jul 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Upon arrival water at hand wash sink and triple sink would not work. Operator was able to supply hot and cold water to hand wash sink and three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**

27-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Sazon Latino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Sazon Latino on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Sazon Latino?

Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mi Sazon Latino.

How does Mi Sazon Latino compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Mi Sazon Latino most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Mi Sazon Latino's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mi Sazon Latino have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mi Sazon Latino 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 Mi Sazon Latino inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Sazon Latino is inspected around two times per year on average.

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