SABORES DE MI TIERRA
5208 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Jacksonville FL 32216 · 904-613-8301
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by prep cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2021003972 | Jan 22, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 | $400 |
| 5--2021020045 | Apr 9, 2021 | May 19, 2021 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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
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
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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
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
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. In back parking lot area
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washing hands with cold water at 61F ambient temperature. Employee plug in hot water heater
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection
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
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean stored plates on shelf not inverted
Food stored on floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor
Oct 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator license expired June 1, 2024.
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
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. In back parking lot area
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For using chlorine to sanitize
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Storage container used for cooked chicken in reach in cooler with crack lid
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
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink faucet handle
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One by prep cooler
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
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
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Person in charge unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Gave paper
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two containers, degreaser
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 Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under cooking equipment
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. No screen on window or on door, both opened
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Clean water pipe under triple sink
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.