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LA POTRANCA TACOS & CANTINA

4446 WESTON ROAD · WESTON · Broward County · FL 33331

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 1, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3620546
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10912843
DBPR license1619978

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#4High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts, operator tested for chlorine, quart and temperature..operator set up triple sink 100ppm **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler – raw beef stored over chopped tomato onion mix. Raw beef over cooked beef and chorizo. Raw beef over bread. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee dropped off soiled dishes then proceeded to go into dining area to serve clients. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen – sliced ham (48F – Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored in lower portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen – pork gyro (119F – Hot Holding); carne asada (114F – Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Employee turned up temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bib outside at rear. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at dishwasher area. **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical without label. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on cutting board at bar. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic10-08-5

Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at cooler at bar and at ice machine at back. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on shelf – container of chorizo thawing at room temperature (39F). Employee stored in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
2 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.