TAQUERIA LA POTRA

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Hood filters not cleaned.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floors behind front counter and under equipment in kitchen.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pot of food on floor operator placed on table. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed grinding postal of lava rock on premesis. Manager states they will discontinue use. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.manager inverted. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed over 200ppm on test strip. Added water to bring it to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken and beef in the same container at Reach in Cooler. Operator separated the food items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

High Priority - 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. Observed beef and chicken at chest freezer. Educated the operator.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed multiple keys and key chain at Make Table. Warning

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom shelf of prep table. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken behind raw beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing hands at 3 compartment sink. Educated the operator.

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at various locations throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwave.

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed forks, knives, and spoons at dining area tables.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation