Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest
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9479 S Dixie Hwy, Pinecrest, FL 33156Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest has accumulated 90 violations across 16 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent pattern, particularly handwashing failures, which were cited in at least 6 inspections, along with recurring employee health policy and reporting violations appearing in 8 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations in 5 inspections, and food contact surface violations in 4 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was documented on January 22, 2026 for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 resulted in 27 violations (4 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest last inspected?
- Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest?
- The most frequently cited violations at Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest had?
- Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest find?
- Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 13 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest ever been shut down?
- No, Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Tacos La Potranca & Cantina in Pinecrest has 1 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).
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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