TACOS LA POTRANCA & CANTINA
TACOS LA POTRANCA & CANTINA has 2 health inspections on file for its PINECREST location, with an overall rating of 1.0/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 2 reports on file
9479 S DIXIE HWY , UNIT 307, PINECREST 33156
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.0/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/22/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13523000
Met Inspection Standards4 high, 3 int, 6 basic
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in walk in cooler.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on top of meat slicer in kitchen area. Operator removed phone during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beef on floor across mop sink in kitchen area. Observed inside walk in cooler; cream and tomato juice. Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler located at front counter.
- 14-06-4:Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry food storage closet across restrooms.
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol stored on top of ice machine in kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store chopped cilantro in walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored shove jalapeños in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf below peppers. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray stored on prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed bottle during inspection to proper storage location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line into kitchen hand sink. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen area shut off at time of inspection. Sink was turned back on. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside kitchen hand sink. Operator removed spray bottles during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini fryers stored inside front counter not stored underneath hood system.
9/17/2025· 5mo ago
Visit ID: 10922029
Met Inspection Standards5 high, 2 int, 8 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on dry rack in back. Observed cellphone on prep table. Observed phone above prep cooler at front counter.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken lid on container of tortilla chips.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back of kitchen; oil on floor. Observed tomato juice on floor in walk in cooler.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed sparkling water bottle in same container with cheese at front counter.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
- 29-02-4:Basic - Toilet leaking. Observed in men's restroom.
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter touch apron. Inspector went over handwashing and glove change techniques with operators. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above fries in reach in freezer.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in stored above salsas.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spraying hanging on table where chips, coffee machine are. Corrected On-Site
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker.
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed in kitchen; drain line in sink from ice machine.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen area; hand sink shut off.