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SABOR MEXICANO EL POTRILLO LLC

890 W MAIN ST · BARTOW · Polk County · FL 33830

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3767640
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13881995
DBPR license6302470

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The manager replaced the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen The manager replaced the soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. A case of chicken on the floor inside the walk in freezer, **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Larger microwave on the shelf across from the cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic32-23-5

Basic – Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet not flushing in the ladies room. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employees with wiping cloth through his pants belt loops. The towel was removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 27, 2026 11:23 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.