EL SAZON BORICUA
Based on 2 health inspections, EL SAZON BORICUA in JACKSONVILLE has earned a 3.0/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
6009 MERRILL RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883927
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Containers of oil stored on floor under stove. Warning
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in water 79f Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - 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 Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - 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 Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used to store plantains and blocked by ice chest. Items moved Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-02-7:Intermediate - 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 Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips for triple sink Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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 Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap not easily accessible,Soap stored under handsink, provided Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Warning
Inspection Date: 2/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10780605
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed