Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

EL POTRO GRILL AND BAR

5180 S CONWAY RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 6, 2025
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3679337
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13567394
DBPR license5815560

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority2 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#12High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw seafood stored over fries and jalapeño cheese at the reach-in freezer kitchen area . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bottom of make table raw beef steak stored over raw pork . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (50F – Cold Holding) at the drink station Operator stated that been out for less than 45 minutes and he moved it to freezer to cool down and brink fresh salsa to use . **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#15High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200++ Second check 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#16Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The employee hand sink at the bar used as drying rack for some stuff . Operator removed it . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser no label at the dish area . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 11

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area both make table .

#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under Prep sink back of the house . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in freezer kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Really heavy at the drink station .

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor at the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink at the kitchen.

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Lime at the bar not covered . Cooked food stored at the walk-in cooler not covered . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#9Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Produce walk-in cooler shelves . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#10Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.

#11Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at drink station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 8:03 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

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