Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL POTRO GRILL AND BAR

5180 S CONWAY RD · ORLANDO · Orange County · FL 32812

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3470067
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8781064
DBPR license5815560

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#13High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef and raw shrimp at the bottom of make table . Observed raw chicken wings stored on top of raw beef steak at the walk-in cooler . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 1

#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine at spray bottle no labels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the salt and the rice . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer handles. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through kitchen specifically corners and under the kitchen equipment. Operator start cleaning while conducting my inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic36-62-4

Basic – Light not functioning. One out by the hoods. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table .

#7Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table -reach in freezer and walking cooler shelves. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic14-33-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer the small one at the kitchen. And the walk-in freezer.

#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocado and green peppers stored on top of ready to eat food (cooked beef -cooked chicken -cooked pork).

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.

#12Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Operator change the water and add bleach second check was 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:33 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 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 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.