Sabores de MI Tierra

5208 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32216 · Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle · License 2652043

D
Grade D
Safety score 67 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 17, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 18 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 17 routine inspection
    2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate, 12 basic
    -33
  • Safety score67

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

19 violations found
  1. First visitSep 17, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    19 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 5 Intermediate
    • 12 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw fish on shelf above salsa in upright cooler, employee rearranged

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands.

      Employee grabbed raw beef then changed gloves and grabbed tortillas to place on grill, explained to her and she washed hands, tortillas got to 158f

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate5

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

      Cooked chicken and picadillo on Sunday

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

      No battery in thermometer

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

      For chlorine sanitizer

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Under triple sink, employee stated it's cleaner

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee expired on 1/2026 and 1 employee here for almost 3 years that left her card at home

    Basic12

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      A few containers with powder on storage self, operator stated they are sugar and spice

    • Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

      None in prep cooler

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Oil jug on floor

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Opened drink by clean forks, employee discarded it

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      In spices

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      On beans

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

      Long hand mixer on floor,

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Mobile food dispensing vehicle service opening not kept closed except during food service.

      Door and window opened, no screen

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Under triple sink and under food truck, food debris

    • Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

      Couldn't find it

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

      Emailed one

      Fixed on the spot

      No copy of latest inspection report available.

      Couldn't find it

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Ambient temperature
The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.

Most cited

Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory2
Thermometers provided and accurate2
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Handwashing and hygienic practices2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Other sanitary and safe operation2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1