El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City
Last inspected:
2470 W Us Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has been emergency-closed once, on January 13, 2022, for rodent activity. Across 28 inspections spanning 2016 to January 2026, the facility recorded 311 violations, averaging 11.1 per inspection — more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent, particularly employee health policy violations (cited in at least 6 of the last 8 inspections), chemical storage violations (appearing in 7 of the last 8 inspections), and food contact surface violations (cited in 5 of the last 8 inspections). A disciplinary action in the record resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 28, 2026 documented 24 violations, including high-priority employee health policy, handwashing, and shell stock violations, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: January 13, 2022 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Emergency Closure History (1)
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2022002403 | $400.00 | Jan 13, 2022 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 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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— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 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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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections42 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 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· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections31 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City last inspected?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City last shut down?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City was last shut down on January 13, 2022 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City had?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City find?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 11 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- 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.
- Has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City been fined?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Lake City has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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