MRS POTATO RESTAURANT
4550 S KIRKMAN RD, Orlando FL 32811 · 407-226-6880
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside chest freezer in rear -1 live roach in upper corner of wall in dish washing area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025057086 | Jul 29, 2025 | Mar 6, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Call Back - Admin. 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
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -operator paid renewal fee on 4/13/2026 -Trace number: 35869893
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -majority of ceiling tiles in kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cook line cooler middle drawer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around 3 compartment sink soiled with mold like substance
Jun 16, 2026Administrative 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -operator paid renewal fee on 4/13/2026 -Trace number: 35869893
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach inside chest freezer in rear -1 live roach in upper corner of wall in dish washing area
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. -majority of ceiling tiles in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on cook line cutting board
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -paper boats above cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -cook line cooler middle drawer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around 3 compartment sink soiled with mold like substance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -multiple pipes under 3 compartment sink leaking
Sep 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw meat stored with and above ready to eat food items in walk in cooler
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -hand wash sink faucet next to wear washing area
Jul 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink soiled
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -mop sink cold water
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under. 3 compartment sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles at rear exit door damaged
Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls around 3 compartment sink water damage
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet
Jul 29, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 22 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate17 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -16 small flying insects at dish machine and dish storage rack -35 small flying insects at dry storage next to dish washing area, inside onion containers and on food contact surfaces -3 small flying insects at prep table next to wear washing area -15 small saying insects at server station in kitchen, landing on food contact surfaces
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -stored on top of reach in cooler and next to single service items
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand wash sink at wear washing area blocked by crash cart
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -employee restroom
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -operator had employee fill out form during inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -reach in cooler next to white chest freezer
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee drinks on clean prep tables
Equipment in poor repair. -white chest freezer seals soiled
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. -mop sink cold water
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -under. 3 compartment sink
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under 3 compartment sink
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles at rear exit door damaged
Food stored on floor. -food items stored on floor in walk in freezer
Hole in or other damage to wall. -walls around 3 compartment sink water damage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach in cooler next to whore chest freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -hot water spraying from behind wall under 3 compartment sink
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -reach in cooler next to white chest freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall around mop sink area
Water draining onto floor surface. -water from kitchen hand wash sink draining onto floor
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -3 compartment sink faucet
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to walk in cooler for quick cooling. Cheese Balls (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board on prep table soiled Fryer baskets soiled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in back storage area soiled
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back storage area soiled
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at hand washing sink in back kitchen area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cadco oven in kitchen area soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods at cook line Fan guards in walk in cooler soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk in cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by hand sinks Wall by dish washer
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from hand sink Water leaking at three compartment sink
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. One male employee on cook line put garnish on ready to each chicken and pasta to be served.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can blocking sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine next to Cadco oven.
Ceiling tile missing. In back dry storage and over three compartment sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle next to napkins on dry storage shelf.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave door and interior is chipping.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in the corner next to fryer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food Cadco oven next to ice machine
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in back storage area Wall by prep sink
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At three compartment sink.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop in bucket by the back door.
Feb 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 20 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee making smoothie touched face no hand wash.
Employee touched cordless phone and then continued making smoothie without washing hands.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee used bare hands to put yuca on plate, no other cooking process to take place. Added mint to smoothie with bare hands. Added garnish to plate with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 68F per operator one and a half hour. Moved to freezer for quick cool. Rice 96F made one hour prior, open move to freezer for quick cooling.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle on top of hot sauce bucket.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both Long White cutting bonds in the kitchen. Fryer baskets in the kitchen.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Male cook in the kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees missing certificates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ace machine in front of of prep area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. In ware washing area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. All shelves in walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall in dish washing area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Two wet mops at back door best to mop sink.
Gas container (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Gas container stored at back door.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Spray bottle of cleaner stored next to food items in back prep area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - White cutting board on cooks line. -Fryer baskets
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 new hires
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle with blue liquid stored in back prep area.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. -Fuel container with fuel stored in back area.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tile missing. - above dish area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -green cutting in prep area.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - bottle drink stored on shelf with clean utensils in back area.
Food stored on floor. -Prepped potatoes in walk-in coller
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Cadco oven next to ice machine
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. -Fuel container with fuel stored at back door
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.