El Potro, 11565 N Main St #210, Jacksonville, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL POTRO
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11565 N Main St #210, Jacksonville, FL 32218-4088
License #: 2610871
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: 3/1/2010

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Inspection findings

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Type

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  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, REACHIN WHITE CHEST FREEZER . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, TEA NEAR BUFFET LINE.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING HANDSON CLOTH TOWEL AROUND BELT , AND USING HAND TO PLACE CHEESE ON PLATE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HAND
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, BULK SUGAR CONTAINER . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, WAIT AREA.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands, WAIT AREA.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from GLOVES TO GLOVES , without washing hands, WAIT AREA
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands, LESS THAN 20 SECONDS .
  • Critical. No cleaning agent provided in first compartment of sink.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled, SILVER .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, PLASTIC PANEL / TOP Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, BEVERAGE MACHINE / WAIT .AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, WAIT AREA. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, NEAR WALKIN COOLER .
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle., TABLE /DINNING ROOM Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect information on Hotel and Restaurant license, OBSERVED RESTAURANT LICENSE INDICATE MACIAS JOSE R / BEVERAGE LICENSE INDICATE EL PORO MACIAS INC
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, FRONT DESK. Repeat Violation.
  • Helium tanks not adequately secured, STORAGE SHEF.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions, LACKS KNOWLEDGE OF EXCLUSION ILLNESS POLICIES
3/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. REFRIED BEANS 51 DISCARDED. This violation must be corrected by : 9/22/09.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, WALKIN COOLER 47 /48 TEMPERATURE This violation must be corrected by : 9/22/09.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, BEEF OVER SHRIMP , WHITE CHEST FREEZER .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, WALKIN COOLER / RAW EGGS OVER VEGETABLE .
  • Critical. Person in charge does not require employees to report symptoms of communicable disease.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover, DIRTY ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, CHIPS.
  • Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance, WOOD NOT SEAL /THREE COMPARMENT SINK.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue, COOKING AREA.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine, TOP PLASTIC PANEL .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, WAIT AREA.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, PORTABLE FAN NEAR HANDWASHING SINK.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Light not functioning, KITCHEN HOOD.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, TABLE / NEAR BUST CART.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, WALKIN COOLER .
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 3/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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