El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
7200 Normandy Blvd #12, Jacksonville, FL 32205El Potro Mexican Restaurant #28 in Jacksonville has accumulated 194 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.2 per visit. Fire safety records document propane tanks stored inside the building in both 2019 and 2020, along with a gas-powered pressure cleaner stored in the employee restroom. The facility's most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces, toilet facilities, and employee health reporting, with a pattern of administrative complaints recommended since 2021.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
7.1
violations / inspection
7.1 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.26
violations / inspection
6.26 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Duval County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Inside by rear door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Gas pressure cleaner with gas inside stored in employee restroom.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville last inspected?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville are: Food contact surfaces, Toilet facilities, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville had?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville find?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on July 31, 2026 with 6 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- 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.
- Has El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Potro Mexican Restaurant # 28 in Jacksonville has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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