EL POTRO MEXICAN REST
226 SAN MARCO AVE · ST AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 320842724
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed half pan of beef dish in walk-in cooler with 4/25 date mark. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (45F – Cold Holding); chicken dish (46F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F – Cold Holding); milk (45F – Cold Holding); queso (45F – Cold Holding); Walk-in cooler was at ambient 41F at 2pm per person in charge. Person in charge thinks door was left open. Advised person in charge to place food in at other cooler or place ice on all out of temperature products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at front counter not operational. Person in charge stated they have a maintenance man scheduled for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance in the interior top section of the ice machine where water contacts.
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed female bathroom door not self closing. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and single service trash behind equipment in wait station area and throughout kitchen behind equipment.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed shelf and equipment behind soft serve machine soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning Observed clean dish pans stacked above cook line with old date marks stuck to sides.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:35 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.