EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
4666 S KIRKMAN RD, Orlando FL 32811 · 407-781-0395
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -50+ small flying insects inside onion bags stored in rear of establishment next to rear exit door -upon disrupting the onion bags, small flying insects dispersed throughout kitchen -operator took all onions, washed, stored in sealed container and placed in walk-in
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025085684 | Aug 25, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | $200 |
| 4--2023002182 | Sep 7, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -at dish machine
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -flip top cooler cutting board stained
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -food in hand wash sink in dish washing room
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tiles right side of hood system
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. %drink on far left side of prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -phone on in use prep table
Equipment in poor repair. -cook line flip top, top handle missing
Food stored on floor. -food in walk in freezer -food being prepared in bucket in kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer unit
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 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 over raw beef
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. -at dish machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl in bean container
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -personal items stored above clean dish drain board
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -spray sink at dish machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour container no label
Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cook line reach in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under bar 3 compartment sink
Aug 25, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -50+ small flying insects inside onion bags stored in rear of establishment next to rear exit door -upon disrupting the onion bags, small flying insects dispersed throughout kitchen -operator took all onions, washed, stored in sealed container and placed in walk-in
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cook line reach in cooler
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under bar 3 compartment sink
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -50+ small flying insects inside onion bags stored in rear of establishment next to rear exit door -upon disrupting the onion bags, small flying insects dispersed throughout kitchen -operator took all onions, washed, stored in sealed container and placed in walk-in
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -raw animal foods in walk in cooler not properly separated, raw chicken over raw beef and pork
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded lettuce (66F - Cold Holding);
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in kitchen reach in cooler no date mark -pina colada mix containing milk
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. -chip bin hole inside and soiled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes on cook line not inverted, soiled with food
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cook line reach in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee watermelon in walk in cooler
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -at server bar for glasses
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -under bar 3 compartment sink
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours operator reheated. Rechecked 168F Queso (82F - Hot Holding)
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bleach stored next to dried peppers in dry storage. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board soiled.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Certificates missing date of birth, trainer signature and expiration.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottles on prep table. Operator removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall in prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In white chest freezer In walk in freezer and reach in freezer
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand washing sinks
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan guard soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers in the kitchen soiled.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled in prep area Wall soiled in back storage area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At dish washing sink
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table on cook line.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In back storage and prep areas.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Apron on tortillas over prep table. Manager removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In warewashing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At any of the hand sinks
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at the end of cook line
Stored food not covered. Salt and sugar at the bar
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed peppers over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler.. manager removed tomatoes.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 comp sink
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 28 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate21 Basic
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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
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.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortilla in kitchen
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
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked beans (59F - Cooling).
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-SiteCorrected On-SiteRepeat Violation**
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with blue liquid under dish stand at front counter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sugar container.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the establishment.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Utensils on dish rack back storage area.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Back dishwashing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses by drink stand in prep area. Metal pans on dish rack.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler handle broken across from cooks line.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout the establishment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Grout missing in dishwashing area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.in reach in cooler.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.Microwave in kitchen over prep area. Large oven on cooks line.
Light not functioning. One light bulb on the hood kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of dish washer.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Leak under sink in dish area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler bar area.
Stored food not covered. Sugar and salt at the bar and drink station in prep area.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the establishment,
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On stand at front counter
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food./raw burger patties stored over avocado, cook line small reach in cooker/
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./salsa at service station 46F, less than 4 hours per manager/adding more ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime./white cutting board soiled/cook line.
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./one employee training certificates expired 2022.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./throughout kitchen and wait station area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./on food storage shelf/
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Light not functioning./one light bulb out, cook line.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues./Cooke line small reach in cooler interior soiled.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust./under dish machine.
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.