SABOR MEXICANO EL POTRILLO LLC
890 W MAIN ST, Bartow FL 33830 · 863-512-7154
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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JAN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to owner and they printed and posted
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The manager replaced the paper towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen The manager replaced the soap.
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Food stored on floor. A case of chicken on the floor inside the walk in freezer,
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Larger microwave on the shelf across from the cook line.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Toilet not flushing in the ladies room.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employees with wiping cloth through his pants belt loops. The towel was removed.
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. At the hand washing sink in the kitchen. Powered soap was provided.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Inside the ice bin at the beverage station. The scoop was removed.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored over fresh produce in walk in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of paint remover stored on ice machine. Operator removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has buildup of food debris
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils stored in hand sink at bar. Operator removed
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans and sauces in walk in cooler not date marked
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table in dish area. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Package of beef and containers of sauces on the floor in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar container.
Stored food not covered. Pans of sauces and cut lettuce in walk in cooler not covered.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 45F inside the walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The paper towels was replaced.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Black apron on the dry storage shelf next to Del Sol Chipotle Peppers. Apron was removed.
Food stored on floor. A bag of rice on the floor in the dry storage area. The rice was reform off the floor.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed hands with gloves on. Hand employee to remove gloves and wash her hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed her hands at the mop sink. Informed employee to use a designated hand washing sink.
Food stored on floor. Red sauce inside the walk in freezer. Sauce was removed from off the floor.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice, beef inside the walk in cooler.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near the walk in cooler.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Stainless steel forks and spoons in a container at the service station. Operator removed the silverware to the dishwasher area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled located at the end of the prep table entering the dishwasher area.
Aug 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 4, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 10ppm. Manager set up three compartment sink and will call for service
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy to owner and they printed and posted
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. Manager printed reporting agreement and had employees start signing
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in server area. Manager secured
Equipment in poor repair. Observed fan blade stuck and not working in walk in cooler.
Floor tiles missing and cracked in dish area.
Ice buildup in walk in cooler by condenser.
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.