Sabor Latino Jax

7307 Lem Turner Road, Jacksonville, FL 32208

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sabor Latino Jax five times, with records going back to 2023. Sabor Latino Jax was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Compared to the broader Jacksonville restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle conducted food preparation, food storage or other food activity in a private home. See stop sale. At arrival for inspection observed person with 4 bags of birria sauce. Person in Charge stated sauce is made in mobile unit then transported home to freeze/store.

01A-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On lower shelf on prep table, container identified as flour not labeled. Person in Charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On lower shelf of prep table, scoops in flour and rice containers have handles touching products. Person in Charge moved scoops. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Jan 16, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrub pads stored in handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used in bulk rice container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind flattop has splatter debris.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Shelf under flattop, wood not sealed properly.

14-47-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease build up.

23-03-4

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 3, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 11 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On faucet by food truck

29-34-4

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. At triple sink

29-37-4

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.

11-27-4

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.

31B-02-4

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

05-08-4

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Pots and pan under cooking area, in cabinet

24-26-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cracked glass on service window

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of tomatoes and oil jug

08B-38-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sabor Latino Jax last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sabor Latino Jax on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Sabor Latino Jax compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Sabor Latino Jax most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

Has Sabor Latino Jax's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sabor Latino Jax 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 Sabor Latino Jax inspected?

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

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