Sabores De Mi Tierra
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Sabores De Mi Tierra has nine inspections in the public record. Sabores De Mi Tierra was last inspected on Mar 20, 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.
When inspectors have written things up, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Among Jacksonville restaurants, the typical score is 74; Sabores De Mi Tierra is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on both sides of bib splitter on exterior of food trailer near front tongue area
29-34-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone stored near food above three compartment sink
40-06-5
82
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Two crack raw shell eggs stored in basket with other no broken raw shell eggs in reach in cooler. Stop sale issued. Manager discarded
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated was prep 3 days ago
02C-02-5
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. In back parking lot area
33-23-4
74
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water at 61F ambient temperature. Employee plug in hot water heater
12A-19-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at 61F ambient temperature. Employee plug in unit **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean stored plates on shelf not inverted
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor
08B-38-4
61
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager Kendy Figueroa with expired certificate on 8-18-24 and no other certified food manager employed in this establishment **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. In back parking lot area
33-23-4
74
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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 does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. At hand wash sink hot water turn off. Employee turn on hot water and at 105F **Corrected On-Site**
27-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For using chlorine to sanitize **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean forks not stored with handle facing up. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage container used for cooked chicken in reach in cooler with crack lid
14-38-4
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. No mobile numbers on exterior **Repeat Violation**
50-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink faucet handle **Repeat Violation**
29-11-4
55
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
35
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing back flow preventer on water hose bib attached to Zorro building **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 15 raw stored shell eggs stored on bottom glass upright reach in cooler in commissary storage area with stored food and dry storage. Stop sale issued
01B-14-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cook beef stored in container with date marked 7-17-22 in upright glass reach in cooler in food truck. Validated date with employee. Stop sale issued.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Case of packaged of raw beef and prep container of raw beef stored over tortilla tacos and also sauces in glass upright reach in cooler 15 raw stored shell eggs stored on bottom glass upright in commissary storage area with stored food and dry storage.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2022.
50-17-2
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cheese stored in direct contact with plastic non food grade bag inside make table reach in cooler
14-31-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Gallon of cleaning chemical stored on shelf next to open bag of rice and box of foil sheet in commissary storage area with stored food and dry storage. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Cook beef stored in container with date marked 7-17-22 in upright glass reach in cooler in food truck. Validated date with employee. Stop sale issued.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on make table stained
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink faucet handle to hot and cold water in disrepair
29-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go containers stored on floor in commissary storage area with stored food and dry storage. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Inside glass reach in cooler in commissary storage area with stored food and dry storage.
05-11-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile in commissary storage area with stored food and dry storage not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile in commissary storage area with stored food and dry storage in disrepair
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Reach in make table cooler with torn gasket 2. Upright reach in cooler with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipments
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of avocados stored on floor in commissary storage area with stored food and dry storage. Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabores De Mi Tierra last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabores De Mi Tierra on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabores De Mi Tierra?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sabores De Mi Tierra.
How does Sabores De Mi Tierra compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sabores De Mi Tierra most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sabores De Mi Tierra's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabores De Mi Tierra have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sabores De Mi Tierra 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 Sabores De Mi Tierra inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabores De Mi Tierra is inspected around two times per year on average.
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