Apopka, Orange County

EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

981 S ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL, Apopka, FL 32703

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 Intermediate
Jan 30, 2026
City
Apopka
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

31B-03-4

Detail 24338034

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink to hand sink next to beer taps Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24338031

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24338037

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cut marks on boards on cooks line

36-73-4

Detail 24338036

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in-freezer floor soiled

36-11-4

Detail 24338032

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable Walk-in-cooler floors not smooth

10-17-4

Detail 24338035

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24338027

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 24338033

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright unit end of cooks line is soiled Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 24338029

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

25-06-4

Detail 24338030

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait station area not inverted or protected Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24338028

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall has dust build up above prep coolers Wall soiled behind dish machine

Aug 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 14Total: 16

08A-20-5

Detail 23946352

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry over raw shrimp in upright cooler end of cooks line

03B-01-6

Detail 23946360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken sitting on stove top 107°; operator turned up temp for immediate temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken

16-21-4

Detail 23946358

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23946364

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards in line

36-73-4

Detail 23946366

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in-freezer

36-11-4

Detail 23946359

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 23946362

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lids to flour and sugar cracked - lids discarded Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 23946353

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Outlet cover missing by spices Repeat Violation

14-42-4

Detail 23946361

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. All hoods off on cooks line - cooking taking place at time of inspection

10-20-4

Detail 23946357

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-01-5

Detail 23946351

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour and sugar handles stored in products Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 23946354

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

33-31-5

Detail 23946365

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused deep fryer outside back door Repeat Violation

08B-39-4

Detail 23946363

Basic - Vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados not washed prior to use- cut avocados still have produce labels on

36-27-5

Detail 23946356

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with heavy dust above prep table Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 23946355

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine bucket 9 ppm, corrected to 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 13Total: 21

03D-02-5

Detail 23489335

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 5 gallons of cooked chili 54° 2 1/2 gallons of green salsa verde 47° Per owner, Foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day

12A-27-4

Detail 23489348

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands Cook on line cracked shell eggs, changed gloves without washing hands, owner discussed proper handwashing with employee Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 23489340

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chorizo, beef and pork over shredded lettuce Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23489346

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 1/2 gallon Salsa verde pico 47° 5 gallon Cooked chili 54°

03A-02-5

Detail 23489345

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese 55°; on cooks line 1 hour, operator moved to refrigerator for immediate temperature recovery Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 23489344

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at entrance to kitchen blocked by garbage can Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23489349

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Few items in coolers throughout establishment has foods made previous day not dated

41-17-4

Detail 23489351

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. End of cooks line, bottle not labeled

40-06-5

Detail 23489347

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell and cup on shelving with spices Employee jacket on shelf in dry storageand canned goods Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23489342

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Blue lid to salt cracked Bin holding chips on line has large crack down side of bin Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23489338

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in-freezer and oil on floor in dry storage

36-24-5

Detail 23489339

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above one ladies stall in public restroom

10-12-5

Detail 23489341

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23489350

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in rice Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-06-5

Detail 23489337

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle in pico Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23489336

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 90° Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23489332

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler hallway has rusted shelved Repeat Violation

25-32-4

Detail 23489343

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Salt containers reused to make homemade dressings

33-31-5

Detail 23489334

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. (1) unused refrigerator outside back door Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 23489333

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Areas throughout kitchen

42-01-4

Detail 23489331

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

02C-02-5

Detail 23141457

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Refried beans from Monday in walk-in-cooler not dated

14-09-4

Detail 23141459

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable-to small board online

35B-01-4

Detail 23141460

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

14-38-4

Detail 23141461

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken Lid to sugar cracked Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23141458

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23141455

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler end of cooks line soiled Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 23141462

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler end if cooks line has rust on shelves

33-31-5

Detail 23141456

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Several pieces of unused equipment out back door

42-01-4

Detail 23141453

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 23141454

Basic - towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 22716918

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can whole peeled tomatoes

08A-20-5

Detail 22716922

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef and raw poultry over seafood products in cooler on line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22716917

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, to sink in area of draft cooler Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 22716920

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Foods in walk-in-cooler not dated

08B-38-4

Detail 22716911

Basic - Buckets of Food stored on floor in Walk-in-Freezer

14-09-4

Detail 22716919

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on cooks line

36-73-4

Detail 22716916

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment

36-11-4

Detail 22716921

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22716914

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to sink on cooks line

14-33-4

Detail 22716912

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Upright cooler end of cooks line

33-31-5

Detail 22716913

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Numerous pieces of unused equipment stored outside back door

14-17-4

Detail 22716923

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

42-01-4

Detail 22716915

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 15

08A-20-5

Detail 22241505

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef and raw poultry over tilapia in unit end of cooks line Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22241500

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22241496

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan stored in sink on cooks line Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 22241506

Intermediate - 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. Provided operator with handout, current employees working signed and dated form Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 22241495

Intermediate - 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. Only one current certificate for all employee

41-17-4

Detail 22241507

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow cleaner on wait station line not labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 22241494

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

36-11-4

Detail 22241498

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk-in-cooler

14-38-4

Detail 22241501

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic lids to flour and sugar broken, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22241503

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open drink in cooler Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 22241499

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters in wait station line not inverted protected Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22241493

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass cooler prep line - shelves

36-27-5

Detail 22241504

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by dish machine Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22241497

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

21-04-4

Detail 22241502

Basic - towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 19Total: 21

31A-09-4

Detail 21757757

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cold holding beer station

41-17-4

Detail 21757763

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21757770

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for scooping in salt container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 21757766

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. Vent above warewashing area

32-12-5

Detail 21757771

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 21757765

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 21757761

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Various drinks throughout the facility Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21757769

Basic - Employee with no beard guard on cook line/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-73-4

Detail 21757768

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment Floor in walk in freezer debris build up Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21757756

Basic - Food stored on floor. Prepping chicken - bucket sitting on floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 21757762

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

10-20-4

Detail 21757758

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 21757767

Basic - 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 in flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

05-09-4

Detail 21757760

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on cook line Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21757764

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of reach in freezer soiled by ice machine Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21757755

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers in ware washing area Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21757773

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

14-33-4

Detail 21757772

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Two door glass reach in cooler across from walk in freezer Repeat Violation

25-06-4

Detail 21757754

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters at wait station Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 21757759

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

36-27-5

Detail 21757753

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in warewashing area Wall in between make table and reach in cooler on cook line Repeat Violation

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 14Total: 16

08A-20-5

Detail 21385040

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw poultry stored over beef and shrimp in cooler on cooks line Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 21385037

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in sink off cooks line Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21385045

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, bowl in flour Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21385044

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards on line Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 21385046

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21385047

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 21385049

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build on floor in Walk-in-freezer

10-20-4

Detail 21385043

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 21385039

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21385034

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids to dry goods soiled Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21385036

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-33-4

Detail 21385035

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to unit on cooks line Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21385041

Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in Walk-in-freezer not covered Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 21385042

Basic - Walk in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 21385038

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by dish machine area, on cooks line Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 21385048

Basic - towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 13

08A-05-6

Detail 20991404

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over shredded lettuce and seafood mix Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20991415

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, garbage can and small step ladder blocking hand sink at station that holds kegs Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 20991409

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Numerous pans of prepared foods in walk in cooler not dated from previous day

14-01-5

Detail 20991412

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20991408

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable

36-73-4

Detail 20991407

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers

36-17-5

Detail 20991413

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in front of fryers

14-38-4

Detail 20991403

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to shredded lettuce cracked Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20991406

Basic - Food stored on floor, cases of cooking oil on floor in kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20991410

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface to upright unit end of cooks line

22-16-4

Detail 20991405

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues to freezer by pass through window

36-27-5

Detail 20991414

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust entrance to kitchen and several areas throughout kitchen

21-04-4

Detail 20991411

Basic - towel used under cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-20-5

Detail 20629708

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw steak, fish and cut lettuce. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20629705

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board on cooks line Can opener

31A-09-4

Detail 20629702

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in service area blocked with a ladder and a trash can.

41-04-4

Detail 20629707

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. WD40 stored on table with elastic slicer

13-03-4

Detail 20629706

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

35B-01-4

Detail 20629709

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open

08B-38-4

Detail 20629700

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 20629701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under all equipment on cooks line. Wall behind prep table.

33-16-4

Detail 20629703

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

08B-17-4

Detail 20629704

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables over ready to eat sauces in walk-in cooler.