El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach
Last inspected:
1553 N 3 St, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 in Jacksonville Beach accumulated 154 violations across 23 inspections between December 2022 and February 2026, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection—nearly 30% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominated the record, with employee health reporting cited in at least 6 inspections, shell stock handling requirements in at least 5 inspections, management awareness failures in at least 5 inspections, and consumer advisory violations (failure to post required notices) in at least 7 inspections. Chemical storage violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has received administrative complaint recommendations on three occasions: June 2023 for employee health reporting and hand-washing failures, May 2024 for management awareness and shell stock violations, and most recently February 2026 for management awareness, consumer advisory, and chemical storage failures. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 documented 24 violations including three high-priority findings and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach: Comparison to Duval County Averages
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach last inspected?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 in Jacksonville Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 in Jacksonville Beach are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach had?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 in Jacksonville Beach has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach find?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 in Jacksonville Beach was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Jacksonville Beach ever been shut down?
- No, El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 in Jacksonville Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
- Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.
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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).
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