EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28
7200 NORMANDY BLVD #12, Jacksonville FL 32205 · 904-378-9822
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (66F - Cold Holding) stored in small amount of ice, manager added more ice tomato 41F at end of inspection
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White small bowl used to scoop cooked rice.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet White buckets stacked in storage room shelf.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on Oven door handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open beverage in reach in cooler with clean chilled glasses.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Drill stored next to bag of onions and masa mix. Manager moved drill.
Jan 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training certificates are expired.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. White plate stored in large cob of pico de gall. Employee removed plate.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup stored on shelf above prep table, manager properly stored coffee cup.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Tongs touching Chicken wings and taquitos at buffet, employee properly stored tongs.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris on interior of Freezer door.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tea and coffee filters not protected when being stored. Manager put filters into a plastic bag to protect them from contamination.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food debris on wall in kitchen area.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Green bucket in hand wash sink. Employee removed green bucket.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Susan Gonzalez employee training card is expired.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet clean Cups stacked on shelf near drink machine.
Food stored on floor. Three cases of tortillas stored on floor near back door.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored Oven door handle, employee moved tongs.
Stored food not covered. Meats stored in white freezer uncovered. Employee covered food items.
Feb 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken in stainless container stored over beef steak. Manager properly stored food items
Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine leaking from ice machine
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Drill stored with food supplies in kitchen area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease build up
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over three bags of shrimp in white reach in freezer. Employee properly stored food items
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop cooked chicken in the walk in cooler, manager removed plate from container
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on shelf with tortillas, employee properly stored cellphone
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on Oven door handle, employee properly stored tongs
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs touching raw chicken, employee removed tongs
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimp thawing at room temperature in white bucket
Feb 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Debris on Can opener blade
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided in women's rest room, employee provided paper towels during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear solution stored in a spray bottle, employee labeled spray bottle
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom door
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket small flip top cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Gasket on long white freezer- black spots, employee cleaned gasket
Stored food not covered. A few pans of food stored uncovered in the walk in cooler, employee covered food containers
Aug 23, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Churros stored on a plastic to go bag in white reach in freezer on cooks line, manager properly stored churros
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut tomato (66F - Cold Holding) stored in small amount of ice, manager added more ice tomato 41F at end of inspection
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable in dry storage area
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste receptacle in unisex employee restroom
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Wet wiping cloth stored under cutting board where employee was cutting lettuce, employee removed towel
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease above stove
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee beverage stored in freezer in server area, manager removed drink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with grease behind cooking equipment toward the bottom of wall
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.