EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
981 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL · APOPKA · Orange County · FL 32703
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef and raw poultry over tilapia in unit end of cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan stored in sink on cooks line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout, current employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one current certificate for all employee
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaner on wait station line not labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids to flour and sugar broken, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in wait station line not inverted protected **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler prep line – shelves
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by dish machine **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4Basic – towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:23 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.