EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #18
1553 N 3 ST · JACKSONVILLE BEACH · Duval County · FL 32250
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in stand alone cooler Raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding). Cooler has an ambient temperature of 43F. Manager stated has had the door open for prepping. Manager added ice at bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch.
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth chemical sanitizer solution at 0ppm. Manager provided chlorine for sanitizer solution. Second test 100ppm.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 12:10 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.