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LA POTRANCA TACOS & CANTINA AVENTURA

LA POTRANCA TACOS & CANTINA AVENTURA located in AVENTURA has undergone 3 health department inspections, achieving a 2.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 3 reports on file

17861 Biscayne Boulevard
Florida, 33160
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/6/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13454344

Met Inspection Standards

2 int, 8 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface.
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to dishwasher and next to 3 compartment sink.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Observed case of takeout containers stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Observed cases of oil and water stored on floor in dry storage area.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to dishes being stored inside.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to dishwasher.

9/8/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 13454057

Met Inspection Standards

3 int, 3 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense various seasonings and cooked rice. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense various seasonings. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located in front of flat grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located in front of flat grill. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed cases of water and yellow chips stored on floor in dry storage area. **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed training certificates for Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association provided for some employees. **Time Extended**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice prepared on site more than 24 hours ago with no date. Per manager rice was cooked 48 hours ago. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: Observed cooked rice prepared on site more than 24 hours ago with no date. Located in walk in cooler. **Time Extended**

7/7/2025· 8mo ago

Visit ID: 10889936

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 8 int, 6 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle being used to dispense various seasonings and cooked rice.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Located in reach in freezer.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Located in front of flat grill.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed various containers of food stored on floor in walk in cooler.
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice and various raw foods stored in thank you bags.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored over various ready to eat foods. Located in reach in cooler.
  • 31A-07-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in recently added warewashing area and near relocated ice maker.
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment with different owner and remodeled with no plan review. Observed establishment relocated 3 compartment creating a new warewash area, hand washing sink next to dishwasher removed, various kitchen equipment removed and replaced with walk in cooler, ice machine relocated in a separate room. All changes are inconsistent with plans on file from previous owner.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in bar area.
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Observed glass cleaner drain line draining into handwash sink. Located in bar area.
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice prepared on site more than 24 hours ago with no date. Per manager rice was cooked 48 hours ago.