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EL POTRO GRILL AND BAR

Health inspection records show EL POTRO GRILL AND BAR in ORLANDO has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.1/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

5180 S CONWAY RD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13567394

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area both make table .
  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under Prep sink back of the house . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in freezer kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Really heavy at the drink station .
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor at the kitchen. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink at the kitchen.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves . Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Lime at the bar not covered . Cooked food stored at the walk-in cooler not covered . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Produce walk-in cooler shelves . Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at drink station. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw seafood stored over fries and jalapeño cheese at the reach-in freezer kitchen area . Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bottom of make table raw beef steak stored over raw pork . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (50F - Cold Holding) at the drink station Operator stated that been out for less than 45 minutes and he moved it to freezer to cool down and brink fresh salsa to use . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200++ Second check 50 ppm Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The employee hand sink at the bar used as drying rack for some stuff . Operator removed it . Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser no label at the dish area . Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10899045

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table and bottom of reach-in freezer . Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Kitchen area under the hand wash sink . Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler .
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. All the Cooked food stored at the walk-in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves .
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cornmeal no label .
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above of raw fish at the walk-in cooler . Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200+++ Operator change the water second check 100 ppm . Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee hand sink kitchen area . Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Operator switch off faucet for the handle sink located prep area .

Inspection Date: 2/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8867610

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table .
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 full pan chicken stored on floor at prep area. Operator moved it to the shelf . Corrected On-Site
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the make table .operator removed it . Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. Kitchen area . Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table . Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table -walk-in cooler shelves and interior of the reach-in freezer . Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves . Repeat Violation
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table .
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. All the cooked food at the freezer . Operator covered it . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm . Operator changed the chlorine bottle second check was 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink . Operator removed the splitter. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle had degreaser not label . Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781064

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At the salt and the rice . Corrected On-Site
  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer handles. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table . Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Through kitchen specifically corners and under the kitchen equipment. Operator start cleaning while conducting my inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. One out by the hoods. Repeat Violation
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Bottom of make table .
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table -reach in freezer and walking cooler shelves. Repeat Violation
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. At the reach-in freezer the small one at the kitchen. And the walk-in freezer.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocado and green peppers stored on top of ready to eat food (cooked beef -cooked chicken -cooked pork).
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Operator change the water and add bleach second check was 100 ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored on top of raw beef and raw shrimp at the bottom of make table . Observed raw chicken wings stored on top of raw beef steak at the walk-in cooler . Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chlorine at spray bottle no labels. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539444

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Through kitchen equipment.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. The one at the make table both of them .
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. At the walk-in freezer . At the walk-in cooler . Corrected On-Site
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. The gasket torn at the bottom of the make table .
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. The hood . Repeat Violation
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of make table .
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Chicken stored in top of shrimp and steak at the walk-in cooler . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lemon stored at the employee hand sink at the bar area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. The one at the bar area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380061

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container inside the rice bin Corrected On-Site
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 4/1/2023, operator printed during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning. 1 from hood Repeat Violation
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container without label Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area hand wash sink Corrected On-Site