TACOS LA POTRANCA & CANTINA EXPRESS
2923 BISCAYNE BLVD, Miami FL 33137 · 209 814 2588
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
SEP 24
APR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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 in coolers under flat top; raw chicken over raw beef. Employee corrected during inspection.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fan soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler soiled.
Mar 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed food stored in plastic to go bags.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in coolers under flat top; raw chicken over raw beef. Employee corrected during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods at steam table: jalapeños cooked (109F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (89F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (111F - Hot Holding). As per employee, items are put onto steam table cold and reheated. Inspector explained they must be reheated to 165F for hot holding.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottles hanging on dry food rack. Observed spray bottle stored above fryers. Employees removed items from shelves.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter; no breaker.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no proof of manager training; Brisa.
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/. Observed 4 employees on site; no proof of CFM present.
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. Observed no proof of training; Oscar, Minor, Glendys, Annie.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave handles soiled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed bag under prep table on cans of food. Observed phone on prep table in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of fan soiled. Observed soiled gaskets in cooler soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar with no label at front counter. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed fryers set up in kitchen; not under hood system.
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed next to cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at bottom of doble door reach in freezer at kitchen.
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler soiled.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed alfajores dessert at front counter. Also chicken tamales inside reach in cooler. No novice was provided for the products. Employee segregated products.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked pasta inside reach in cooler. Also observed raw beef over cooked shrimp inside reach in cooler next to triple sink. Employee properly arranged food products.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Observed alfajores dessert at front counter. Also chicken tamales inside reach in cooler. No novice was provided for the products. Employee segregated products.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef soup (109F - Hot Holding), chicken stock (112 - Hot Holding) on stove. As per employee for approximately 2 hrs. Employee turned on the heat for reheat.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue inside hand sink at kitchen. Employee cleaned hand sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed wait station.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside rice container at kitchen. Employee removed the bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents dusty.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep table across cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored inside ceviche station cooler. Employee removed the water.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood vents above cook line grill greasy.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under equipment at kitchen.
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Bin of front counter ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above reach-in cooler next to kitchen preach-in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in wait station reach-in cooler.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering rice barrel in kitchen, large piece of lid missing.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored floor underneath kitchen hand washing sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy. Shelves throughout the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf above kitchen reach-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Rolling bin of rice stored in kitchen, top to container broken.
Jan 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from outside and began hand clean utensils in kitchen without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands.
Shell eggs received in a unit not maintaining an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs stored on shelf above reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager placed eggs in reach-in cooler, ambient temperature 39F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in reach-in cooler across from cook line: fish (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed ice bags on fish to reduce temperature, 42F. Item in reach-in cooler next to reach-in freezer: shrimp (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated item placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed shrimp in reach-in freezer to reduce temperature,43F.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on prep table next to kitchen reach-in cooler:200+ ppm. Employee added water to bucket, 75 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Bin of front counter ice machine.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. No proof of manager certification.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above reach-in cooler next to kitchen preach-in freezer.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored in wait station reach-in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid covering rice barrel in kitchen, large piece of lid missing.
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored floor underneath kitchen hand washing sink.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of front counter ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line grill greasy. Shelves throughout the kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on shelf above kitchen reach-in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Rolling bin of rice stored in kitchen, top to container broken.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Pan of plantains stored on cooking oil beneath kitchen hand washing sink. Employee removed pan of plantains.
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