TACOS LA POTRANCA & CANTINA
2600 NW 87 AVE UNIT 27, Doral FL 33172 · 786-344-9517
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over marinated beef at walk-in cooler unit
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed unwashed tomato boxes stored above ready-to-eat sauces inside the walk-in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray odor and Lysol cleaning wipes stored with soda container to go.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle hanging at handwashing sink located at bar area. As per person in charge was fabuloso.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean and sanitized glasses were observed stored inverted, with food-contact surfaces directly contacting a wiping cloth at the bar area. Additionally, clean glasses were observed stored inverted with food-contact surfaces directly contacting an unsealed, unfinished wooden surface at the right counter near the kitchen entrance.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks and is no longer cleanable at bar area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed temperature dishwasher machine not working located at bar area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust shelves inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of popcorn bags stored on floor at bar area. Also observed container with pork ft stored on the floor inside kitchen area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth stored under white cutting board inside kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout the facility, specifically in the reach-in cooler, cooler drawers, and walk-in cooler.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Utility lines were observed exposed behind the fryer on the floor. Additionally, the wall around the electrical connections at the right kitchen entrance is in disrepair.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored inside mop sink.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelf at preparation table kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all throughout kitchen line.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cutting board at cook line not sealed and heavily marked.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee placing raw beef on flat top and immediately going to serve ready to eat beef, coached staff to wash hand while changing from raw to ready to eat.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over marinated beef at walk-in cooler unit
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tripe (106F - Hot Holding) at stove top kitchen line, instructed staff to reheat at flat top to 165°F or above.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at cook line with food contact surface not easy to sanitize.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit blocked by empty boxes at kitchen entrance.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Brisa Briones as shift manager and not food manager certified.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelf at preparation table kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee drinking an employee engaged in food preparation at not hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed beef boxes stored in the walk-in cooler floor. Observed plastic cooking oil container stored on the kitchen floor. Observed plastic container with tortilla chips stored on kitchen floor.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all throughout kitchen line.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cutting board at cook line not sealed and heavily marked.
Jul 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new walk in cooler not in original plans installed and not plan review submitted.
May 13, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new walk in cooler not in original plans installed and not plan review submitted.
Mar 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new walk in cooler not in original plans installed and not plan review submitted.
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa chilanga (cooked oil based) (51F - Cold Holding); salsa pastor (49F - Cold Holding) at salsa bar dining room. As per owner for less than an hour. Help owner implement time as public health for 6 hour at salsa bar.
Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Observed not functional ambient thermometer at walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink by kitchen entrance, staff provided new roll.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new walk in cooler not in original plans installed and not plan review submitted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice, staff placed scoop outside the bin.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate6 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. Observed employee at cooking line touching tortillas with bare hands. Employee discarded the tortillas, washed hands and wear gloves. Coached operator on correct procedures and discussed AOP alternative.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored behind shredded cheese and pico de gallo at reach-in cooler at cookline. Product was removed.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 5 raw shell eggs with broken shells at reach-in-cooler across from cooking line. Operator discarded the broken shell eggs.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed kitchen thermometer not calibrated correctly and with not means to recalibrate it, unit tested at 60F on ice bath.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can blocking the use of handwashing sink by kitchen entrance. Operator removed trash can.
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. Observed employees hired for less than sixty days not informed of their responsibilities to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed and made all employees read, date and signed the employee health agreement.
Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed vegetable chopper stored on the floor next to cooking stove.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in-cooler at kitchen line with an ambient temperature of 62F; operator moved all TCS products to a working unit for rapid cooling.
Food stored on floor. Observed two containers of Salsa stored on the floor at kitchen area, also observed several boxes of drinks bottled in plastic containers stored on the floor at storage area second floor. Operator was advise to use racks to proper storage items.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between stove and preparation table in kitchen line. Operator removed and stored knife correctly.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed not ambient thermometer at reach-in-cooler across from cooking stove.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef inside thank you bags in reach in freezer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottles with sanitizer not labeled over mop sink inside kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employee restroom, and inside Bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hand sink inside kitchen.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed several "thank you" bags with burgers, ham, and bread inside reach in cooler and reach in freezer at kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to mop sink.
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. Discussed with employee and provided form.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors located at employee's and customer's restroom.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair located at dry storage near bathrooms.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located across from cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets at reach freezer next three compartment sink. Observed broken reach in cooler door at front counter. Observed broken cabinet door by kitchen entrance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees located at restrooms area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located next to hand washing sink near kitchen entrance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry located at mop sink.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic bottles with dressing and flour containers without labels at kitchen.
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.