LA POTRANCA TACOS & CANTINA
LA POTRANCA TACOS & CANTINA has 3 health inspections on file for its WESTON location, with an overall rating of 2.3/5. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
Weston Road
Florida, 33331
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 8/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13480077
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over chopped tomato onion mix. Raw beef over cooked beef and chorizo. Raw beef over bread. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Observed at walk in cooler - raw chicken stored directly above beef (suadero). Employee stored correctly. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
- 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 at flip top cooler in kitchen - sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored in lower portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored in lower portion of cooler. Admin Complaint
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen - pork gyro (119F - Hot Holding); carne asada (114F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Employee turned up temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Observed at grill - diced beef (suadero) (90F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee turned on the heat Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 8/1/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10912843
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink stored on cutting board at bar. Employee removed and stored correctly. Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at cooler at bar and at ice machine at back. Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed on shelf - container of chorizo thawing at room temperature (39F). Employee stored in cooler. Warning
- 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts, operator tested for chlorine, quart and temperature..operator set up triple sink 100ppm Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over chopped tomato onion mix. Raw beef over cooked beef and chorizo. Raw beef over bread. Employee stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee dropped off soiled dishes then proceeded to go into dining area to serve clients. Employee washed hands properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored in lower portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen - pork gyro (119F - Hot Holding); carne asada (114F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Employee turned up temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bib outside at rear. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at dishwasher area. Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chemical without label. Warning
Inspection Date: 1/8/2025
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed