Sabores Olanchanos
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
39
Score
Inspectors have visited Sabores Olanchanos 12 times, with records going back to 2023. On Sep 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Sabores Olanchanos' 39 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
12
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non-food grade hose being used on water spigot with no back flow prevente **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Raw prep pork stored over plastic drink bottles in reach in cooler
08A-11-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken(117-121F - Hot Holding), stored on flat top grill, place there after cooking for hot holding approximately 1 hr ago. Employee reheating **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator has non-food grade hose being used on water spigot with no back flow preventer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In use pans stored in hand wash sink. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup with no handle stored inside garlic seasoning container on shelf
14-01-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored in direct contact covering whole cabbage on cook line
21-05-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinking cup stored on prep table next to food
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler with torn gasket Door handle of reach in cooler in disrepair **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of jug oil stored on floor
08B-38-4
39
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator has non-food grade hose being used on water spigot with no back flow preventer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Still the same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee wash hands with cold water for less than 20 seconds **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Still the same **Admin Complaint**
12A-17-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee wash hands with cold water for less than 20 seconds **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Still the same **Admin Complaint**
12A-19-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling cash transactions and then preparing food with washing hands. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Still the same **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (94F - Hot Holding); Salas gravy (63F - Hot Holding); soup (109-111F - Hot Holding), all items stored on top of flat top grill, place there after cooking for hot holding approximately 1 hr ago. Employee reheating **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Still the same Cooked chicken 99F (hot holding), stored on flat top, place there after cooking for hot holding approximately 2 hrs ago Soup 84F (hot holding), stored on flat top, place there after cooking for hot holding approximately 5 hrs ago Rice 97F (hot holding), stored on flat top, place there after cooking for hot holding approximately 2 hrs ago Person in charge will reheat **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator has non-food grade hose being used on water spigot with no back flow preventer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Still the same **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink with no hot water. Water at 59F. Employee try adjusting settings **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-27: Still the same **Admin Complaint**
27-16-4
43
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee wash hands with cold water for less than 20 seconds **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee wash hands with cold water for less than 20 seconds **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non-food grade hose being used on water spigot with no back flow preventer **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-04-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling cash transactions and then preparing food with washing hands. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beans (94F - Hot Holding); Salas gravy (63F - Hot Holding); soup (109-111F - Hot Holding), all items stored on top of flat top grill, place there after cooking for hot holding approximately 1 hr ago. Employee reheating **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator has non-food grade hose being used on water spigot with no back flow preventer **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink with no hot water. Water at 59F. Employee try adjusting settings **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door handle of reach in cooler in disrepair Reach in cooler with torn gasket
14-11-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
33
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade hose conveying potable water. Operator has non-food grade hose attached to food truck to get fresh water **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: At Callback : Not observed. **Time Extended**
29-04-4
86
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
14
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Dec 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Onion in same container with raw eggs, employee moved onion, upright cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Gave one **Corrected On-Site**
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 - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Once in a while they do an undercooked, gave one and posted **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut cabbage yesterday early morning
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine by triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottle in storage trailer
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice, beach cooler
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave
22-08-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Meat cooler in storage trainer
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Gave one and posted it **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Read powder on shelf, employee placed name **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Owner bought food truck two years ago. **Warning** 8/22/23 same, owner is trying to fill it up 10/27/23 same, owner stated application submitted in 10/12/23, no proof shown, Robert doesn’t see anything but the denial letter in March 2023 because no communication with plan review and money was refunded 11/28/23 application submitted on 11/8/23, file number 62046 and application number 196777, she had submitted by mistake as nost so I called her to ,ext her know that was incorrect and she submitted correct application, called plan reviewer and they sent a letter yesterday with information they need to submit
50-08-7
Intermediate - *Priority: Intermediate Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- review/. Food truck has a storage trailer that has food storage in it, plan review is needed for this reason, looks like they submitted plans last year but nobody answered questions plan review per had and they cancelled the application **Warning* 8/22/23 same, owner is trying to fill it up 10/27/23 same, owner stated application submitted in 10/12/23, no proof shown, Robert doesn’t see anything but the denial letter in March 2023 because no communication with plan review and money was refunded 11/28/23 application submitted on 11/8/23, file number 62046 and application number 196777, she had submitted by mistake as nost so I called her to ,ext her know that was incorrect and she submitted correct application, called plan reviewer and they sent a letter yesterday with information they need to submit
51-16-7
78
Oct 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Owner bought food truck two years ago. **Warning** 8/22/23 same, owner is trying to fill it up 10/27/23 same, owner stated application submitted in 10/12/23, no proof shown, Robert doesn’t see anything but the denial letter in March 2023 because no communication with plan review and money was refunded
50-08-7
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- review/. Food truck has a storage trailer that has food storage in it, plan review is needed for this reason, looks like they submitted plans last year but nobody answered questions plan review per had and they cancelled the application **Warning** 8/22/23 same, owner is trying to fill it up 10/27/23 same, owner stated application submitted in 10/12/23, no proof shown, Robert doesn’t see anything but the denial letter in March 2023 because no communication with plan review and money was refunded
51-16-7
78
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Priority: High Priority 50-08-7 Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Owner bought food truck two years ago. **Warning** 8/22/23 same, owner is trying to fill it up
50-08-7
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan- review/. Food truck has a storage trailer that has food storage in it, plan review is needed for this reason, looks like they submitted plans last year but nobody answered questions plan review per had and they cancelled the application **Warning** 8/22/23 same, owner is trying to fill it up
51-16-7
78
Aug 18, 2023
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to verify employee health, exclusions or restrictions. Gave form
11-02-5
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/. Owner bought food truck two years ago. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Her drink in there, employee discarded ice **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by hood **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs on shelf above cooked meats and cheese, in two coolers, one in food truck and the other one in the storage trailer
08A-05-6
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. Mgr removed one cracked **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw meats
01B-02-5
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 60f raw chicken, pork, cheese, in upright cooler, storage trailer, stop sale, overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of container with flour, employee placed it by triple sink to be washed **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Lots of things above hand sink, employee removed them **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine, has quat and tablets but employee stated she used chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Food truck has a storage trailer that has food storage in it, plan review is needed for this reason, looks like they submitted plans last year but nobody answered questions plan review per had and they cancelled the application **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate Observed: 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. Gave form **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in storage trailer that has food storage
36-30-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Red and white powder on shelves, employee write names on, spices and sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On sugar, employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. No lid on her drink
12B-12-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Fryer basket torn
14-11-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked container for cracked meat in upright cooler, storage trailer
14-38-4
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed it **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Two coolers in storage trailer
05-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sabores Olanchanos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sabores Olanchanos on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sabores Olanchanos?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sabores Olanchanos.
How does Sabores Olanchanos compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Sabores Olanchanos most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Sabores Olanchanos' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sabores Olanchanos have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sabores Olanchanos means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Sabores Olanchanos inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sabores Olanchanos is inspected around six times per year on average.
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