La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston

Last inspected:

4446 Weston Road, Weston, FL 33331
Overview

La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston has accumulated 209 violations across 27 inspections, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection—nearly 50% higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on September 24, 2021 for sewage backup and has incurred $1,040 in disciplinary fines across three formal actions.

The record shows a severe and escalating pattern of high-priority violations, particularly employee health reporting and handwashing compliance. Employee health reporting violations appeared in nine of the last ten inspections; handwashing violations (proper hand/arm washing and handwashing procedures/facilities) were cited in eight of the last ten inspections. These are foundational food safety issues that indicate systemic management failures. Additional high-priority citations included improper chemical storage, inadequate cooking temperatures, and shell stock handling violations.

The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 documented eight violations including two high-priority employee health reporting violations, two high-priority handwashing violations, and two high-priority toxic substance control violations. The inspector recommended an administrative complaint. The prior inspection on August 11, 2025 found six high-priority violations and also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. On August 1, 2025, an inspection found 27 violations including six high-priority citations and resulted in a Warning Issued disposition.

Most recent closure: September 24, 2021 for sewage back up.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

27Inspections
209Violations
1Closures
$1,040in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 7.7 violations / inspection 7.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston
DateReasonReopened
Sewage back up 15:49:00

La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,040.00

Disciplinary action history for La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025066452 $400.00 Aug 11, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2021045277 $200.00 Sep 24, 2021 Miami (Doral)
2--2019023221 $440.00 Apr 16, 2019 Tampa

La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections47 violations · 35 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston: Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston last inspected?
La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
When was La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston last shut down?
La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston was last shut down on September 24, 2021 for sewage back up. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston?
The most frequently cited violations at La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston had?
La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston find?
La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston ever been shut down?
Yes, La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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 V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
Has La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,040.00 in fines.
How much has La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston been fined?
La Potranca Tacos & Cantina in Weston has been fined a total of $1,040.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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