How many health inspections has EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 had?

EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 ever been shut down?

No, EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28?

The most frequently cited violations at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility. Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28

7200 NORMANDY BLVD #12, Jacksonville, FL 32205

Duval County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTURANT #28 INC · License: SEA2612545

EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 in Jacksonville, FL has 24 inspections on record with 181 total violations (7.5 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

24Inspections

181Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 11, 2025

Inspection History (24)

Feb 11, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Aug 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Aug 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 26, 2021 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Jan 31, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 3, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 3, 2017 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 23, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 25, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Duval County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.05.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 had?: EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 has had 24 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 ever been shut down?: No, EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28?: The most frequently cited violations at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT # 28 are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Toilet facilities.

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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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