EL SAZON BORICUA, INC.
6009 MERRILL RD, Jacksonville FL 32277 · 904-535-1164
Last inspected Dec 17, 2025 · 3 visits since February 2025
FEB 25
OCT 25
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice and peas 117-135f, manager states took off stove to fry, will place back to reheat, reviewed possibilities of time as a public heath
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Inspection history
3 visits, newest first
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 200 ppm chlorine at triple sink
Oct 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Over 200 ppm chlorine at triple sink
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice and peas 117-135f, manager states took off stove to fry, will place back to reheat, reviewed possibilities of time as a public heath
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to store plantains and blocked by ice chest. Items moved
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification available
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips for triple sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Www.safestaff.org
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not easily accessible,Soap stored under handsink, provided
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil stored on floor under stove.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water 79f
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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