Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville
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1562 Hendricks Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32207Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville has a problematic record marked by persistent high-priority violations, formal disciplinary action, and an escalating pattern of enforcement. Between 2022 and October 2025, the 48-seat restaurant accumulated 130 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection—slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on October 9, 2019 for roach activity. A disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines was issued.
The facility exhibits a recurring pattern of critical violations, particularly in employee health policy, proper hand and arm washing, chemical storage, and consumer advisory compliance. High-priority violations for hand washing appeared in at least five of the most recent eight inspections. Shell stock handling and consumer advisory violations are also recurring findings. Starting in June 2023, every routine inspection except one has resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, indicating systematic non-compliance that has warranted formal enforcement escalation. The most recent inspection on October 20, 2025 documented 30 violations including three high-priority findings and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: October 9, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2019053616 | $400.00 | Oct 9, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 7 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville was last shut down on October 9, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville had?
- Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville find?
- Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on April 22, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
- Has Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville been fined?
- Sara's of San Marco in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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