El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka
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981 S Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL 32703El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka has 20 inspections on record between 2022 and January 2026, with 264 total violations—an average of 13.2 per inspection, more than 2.5 times the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent across inspections, including employee health reporting (appearing in at least 5 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (6+ inspections), approved food sources (8+ inspections), food contact surface sanitation (appearing in nearly every inspection), and proper cooking temperatures (6+ inspections). Intermediate-priority violations for allergen awareness have also recurred across multiple inspections. All recent inspections have closed with "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though the violation counts remain substantially elevated relative to state norms.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka: Comparison to Orange County Averages
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections26 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka last inspected?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka had?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 13.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka find?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka ever been shut down?
- No, El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Apopka has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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