How many health inspections has EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT had?

EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has had 19 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT ever been shut down?

No, EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT?

The most frequently cited violations at EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

501 N ORLANDO AVE #217, Winter Park, FL 32789

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT #27 INC · License: SEA5809270

EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT in Winter Park, FL has 19 inspections on record with 150 total violations (7.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of February 25, 2025

Inspection History (19)

Feb 25, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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