LA RUBIA SAZON
10615 BEACH BLVD STE 102, Jacksonville FL 32246 · 904-993-1200
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2025
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▲ GETTING WORSE
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink. Operator tried to work on it during this inspection but was unable to get hot water.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice with beef (92-110F - Cooling), stored in container covered with condensation under lid from overnight in reach in cooler with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over dressings in glass reach in cooler. Moved by manager.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Rice with beef (92-110F - Cooling), stored in container covered with condensation under lid from overnight in reach in cooler with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken (114-124F - Hot Holding, reheated 165F), stored in warmer and place there approximately 30 mins ago as per employee after cooking. Warmer was turned off. Employee plug back innand turned on and now reheating. rice (92-110F - Hot Holding), stored sitting out in container after cooking for approximately 1 hr as per employee. Employee will reheat
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Rice with beef (92-110F - Cooling), stored in container covered with condensation under lid from overnight in reach in cooler with no additional preparation done today as per employee. Stop sale issued.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef at 38F stored sitting out at service window thawing. Manager properly stored
Jun 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw prep chicken stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler stored in unapproved commissary inside building of auto care facility
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw prep chicken stored over raw prep beef in white reach in freezer
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (124F - Hot Holding), stored sitting on top of stove top. Manager stated was to be discarded yesterday but didn't yet. Inspector observed rice in pot hot holding in use. Manager stated was reheated today and left on stove for hot holding and will discard later.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl stored in hand wash sink. Moved by manager.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator serve and offer under cooked eggs on menu and has no consumer advisory. Provided consumer advisory handout for operator to post and manager posted
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pork in reach in cooler stored in unapproved commissary inside building of auto care facility not date marked. Manager stated was prep on Sunday
Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Raw prep chicken stored over cooked pork in reach in cooler stored in unapproved commissary inside building of auto care facility and also cases supplies of to go containers stored as well
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup stored on prep table near food. Moved by manager.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food employee preparing food with watch on wrist
Food stored on floor. Container of dry seasoning stored on floor under counter. Moved by manager.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shelled eggs stored over ready to eat beef and lasagna in glass door reach-in cooler near hand wash sink. Also, observed raw beef stored above ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer near door, not all products commercially packaged.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to store multiple dry food goods. Operator removed items from hand wash sink to properly store.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Operator unable to provide proof of certified food management certification during this inspection and no other CFM employed for this MFDV.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee's personal belongings stored on box of dry food near hand wash sink. Operator removed purse from on top of dry food goods to properly store.
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. Observed license number not affixed to exterior of MFDV.
May 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 14, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing from threaded hose Bibb where MFDV will get their fresh water.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. No hot water at triple sink. Operator tried to work on it during this inspection but was unable to get hot water.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink. Operator tried to work on it during this inspection but was unable to get hot water.
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