EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4666 S KIRKMAN RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32811
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked beans (59F – Cooling) per operator from yesterday
09-20-5High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – ready-to-eat food intended to be heated as a sole ingredient not immediately heated to 145 degrees F after bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Female employee at the bar grabbed lemon with bare hands then placed in glass to be served. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortilla in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Male on cooks line touched raw beef then clean utensils
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beans (59F – Cooling).
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, can opener on prep table in prep area, white cutting boards in prep area.soda nozzles by drink machine and bar area. Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid under dish stand at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 21
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation**
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils on dish rack back storage area.
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back dishwashing area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Glasses by drink stand in prep area. Metal pans on dish rack.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle broken across from cooks line.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout missing in dishwashing area.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.in reach in cooler.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave in kitchen over prep area. Large oven on cooks line.
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. One light bulb on the hood kitchen area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of dish washer.
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak under sink in dish area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler bar area.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Sugar and salt at the bar and drink station in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the establishment, **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On stand at front counter **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:12 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
6 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.