EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
2470 W US HWY 90, Lake City, FL 32055
Columbia County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT INC #19 · License: SEA2200468
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Lake City, FL has 26 inspections on record with 285 total violations (11 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of December 16, 2024
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2022 | Rodent activity | 09:15:00 |
Inspection History (26)
Dec 16, 2024 — Complaint Full· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Mar 5, 2024 — Routine - Food· 18 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 27, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Nov 14, 2023 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 27, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Mar 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 18, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Jan 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
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Jan 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 34 violations (13 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Aug 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Aug 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dec 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Jan 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Sep 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Aug 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Nov 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Apr 19, 2018 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jan 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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May 30, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Dec 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Dec 22, 2016 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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How Does This Facility Compare?
EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Columbia County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 11 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.40.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?
- EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?
- Yes, EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT?
- The most frequently cited violations at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
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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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