TACOS LA POTRANCA & CANTINA EXPRESS
2923 BISCAYNE BLVD · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33137
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
14-86-1High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed food stored in plastic to go bags. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in coolers under flat top; raw chicken over raw beef. Employee corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods at steam table: jalapeños cooked (109F – Hot Holding); cooked beef (89F – Hot Holding); cooked chicken (111F – Hot Holding). As per employee, items are put onto steam table cold and reheated. Inspector explained they must be reheated to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles hanging on dry food rack. Observed spray bottle stored above fryers. Employees removed items from shelves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager training; Brisa. **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed 4 employees on site; no proof of CFM present. **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. Observed no proof of training; Oscar, Minor, Glendys, Annie. **Warning**
Basic 5
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag under prep table on cans of food. Observed phone on prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fan soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler soiled. **Warning**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at front counter. Operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 9:43 PM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.