El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park
Last inspected:
501 N Orlando Ave #217, Winter Park, FL 32789El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park has accumulated 157 violations across 21 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection—44 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Proper hand washing and employee health violations were cited in at least 8 of the 21 inspections, representing a persistent pattern of hygiene and staff management issues. Chemical storage violations appeared repeatedly across multiple years, including in the most recent inspection on January 13, 2026. The January 2026 inspection documented violations related to time as a control measure and improper chemical storage but was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park: Comparison to Orange County Averages
El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park last inspected?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 13, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park had?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park find?
- El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park was most recently inspected on January 13, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park ever been shut down?
- No, El Potro Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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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