EL POTRO MEXICAN REST
226 SAN MARCO AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/12/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchens cracked or missing
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with food debris.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets of reach in cooler.
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards stained with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/12/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 AirPod case on top of tortillas by flip-top cooler. Person in charge removed personal items from food prep area. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven handles.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bottom drawer on cook line drawer: raw chicken (54F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); steak (54F - Cold Holding). Items placed in drawer approximately 2hr and 40 mins prior to temperature taken per person in charge. Person in charge placed food items in reach in cooler to cool. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black/green mold like substance in the interior top section of the ice machine where water contacts.
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed female bathroom door not self closing. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and single service trash behind equipment in wait station area and throughout kitchen behind equipment.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed shelf and equipment behind soft serve machine soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning Observed clean dish pans stacked above cook line with old date marks stuck to sides.
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed half pan of beef dish in walk-in cooler with 4/25 date mark. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); chicken dish (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding); queso (45F - Cold Holding); Walk-in cooler was at ambient 41F at 2pm per person in charge. Person in charge thinks door was left open. Advised person in charge to place food in at other cooler or place ice on all out of temperature products. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing station at front counter not operational. Person in charge stated they have a maintenance man scheduled for repairs. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 11/17/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-74-7:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed main flip-top cooler with build up of ice unable to maintain items at 41F or below. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Establishment is in process of installing new equipment. **Time Extended**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed main flip-top cooler: pico, house made salsa, house made guacamole, sour cream,cut lettuce, shredded mozzarella, cut tomatoes, shrimp, sausage, cooked mushrooms, 6 raw shell eggs, tamales, chili rellenos (46F-60F - Cold Holding) Observed cook line drawer: shrimp, beef, chicken, 3 beef steak, flank steak (45F-52F - Cold Holding) All items either in cooler over night or placed in at 1100 when restaurant opened per person in charge. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main flip-top cooler: pico, house made salsa, house made guacamole, sour cream,cut lettuce, shredded mozzarella, cut tomatoes, shrimp, sausage, cooked mushrooms, 6 raw shell eggs, tamales, chili rellenos (46F-60F - Cold Holding) Observed cook line drawer: shrimp, beef, chicken, 3 beef steak, flank steak (45F-52F - Cold Holding) All items either in cooler over night or placed in at 1100 when restaurant opened per person in charge. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-17: Establishment is in process of installing new refrigerator equipment. Current equipment has no food inside. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/17/2023 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom doors inside establishment not fitted with tight fitting, self closing doors. Repeat Violation
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed spray foam used to repair ceiling tiles in kitchen. Ceiling tiles no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed main flip-top cooler with build up of ice unable to maintain items at 41F or below. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in ice of soda fountain. Employee took handle out of ice. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on drawers, flip-top cooler, and walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance and food debris. Repeat Violation
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep counter.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed unlabeled #10 canned food with dents and rust on seam. Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed main flip-top cooler: pico, house made salsa, house made guacamole, sour cream,cut lettuce, shredded mozzarella, cut tomatoes, shrimp, sausage, cooked mushrooms, 6 raw shell eggs, tamales, chili rellenos (46F-60F - Cold Holding) Observed cook line drawer: shrimp, beef, chicken, 3 beef steak, flank steak (45F-52F - Cold Holding) All items either in cooler over night or placed in at 1100 when restaurant opened per person in charge. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed main flip-top cooler: pico, house made salsa, house made guacamole, sour cream,cut lettuce, shredded mozzarella, cut tomatoes, shrimp, sausage, cooked mushrooms, 6 raw shell eggs, tamales, chili rellenos (46F-60F - Cold Holding) Observed cook line drawer: shrimp, beef, chicken, 3 beef steak, flank steak (45F-52F - Cold Holding) All items either in cooler over night or placed in at 1100 when restaurant opened per person in charge. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk from previous morning per person in charge in walk-in cooler missing date. Person in charge added date to milk. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip-top cooler stained from food. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2023 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).