El Potro Mexican Restaurant, 4666 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4666 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
License #: 5804571
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/25/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plate used to scoop the cooked rice **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Spoons / forks at the wait area.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water at the tea area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Soiled apron on the dry food rack
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Rice container lid
  • Basic - Grease on the ground grease receptacle and around the contianer
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Light not functioning over the ice machine area.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used on the trays
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of the margarita machine
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Tamales / onion / soup. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Shell on the top of the warmer not covered.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook going from one cooking task to another without washing hands and changing gloves. Handling oven door . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Date mark the tamales in the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
09/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handle in the beans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Light not functioning under the hood
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Wait area
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Mushrooms 99°. Operator discarded. New mushrooms 202°/potatoes 78°. Operator discarded. New potatoes 199°
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored in food preparation area with potential to cause cross contamination. Air wick fresher at the bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Storing soiled wiping towels in the hand sink at the bar **Corrected On-Site**
4/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance on juice/drink dispensing equipment. Marquita machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer''s instructions. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
9/24/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to dust. Tortilla shells at the cook line on the shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside the bus beans with the lids. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Under the 3-compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Wine on the the self. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance on juice/drink dispensing equipment. Marquita machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon milk and whip cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee training expired 3/26/13 **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
7/16/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at the rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Food container lids.
  • Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Soiled aprons on the rack in the dry storage . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in the peppers in the food storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Bulbs on the shelf above the coffee at the Waite area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at the ware washing area blocked with a tray.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters. **Repeat Violation**
2/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. [Wiping towels under the cutting board].
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.[Rice lid].
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. [New employee's ]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. [Under the racks in the dry storage room].
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Ovens].
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. [Prep/storage coolers].
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. [Waite area].
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. [Fiters on the ice machine ].
11/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/20/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Chile reano in walk in cooler was not date labled, operator stated that product had been prepared 3 days ago.
3/7/2012Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Food prep table behind fryer.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Chicken and beef in walk in cooler. Both were tightly covered with foil.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / handsink at wait station blocked by buscart
  • Light not functioning. At hood filter.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. / in WIC and at buffet display line
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler next to cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink cup on counter next to clean dishes on countertop in dishhwashing area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On all panels of Hood filter.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Soda fountain in kitchen. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Reach in cooler cutting board next to fryer.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then handle clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed employee/servers handling soiled dishes then return to other task without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Excessive build up of soda syrup on the floor. Underneath soda bibs.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Container of green sauce in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Tongs iin contact with lemons. In ice bin near kitchen entrance.
  • Observed nonfood-grade shopping bags used for food storage. / to store tortillas at cookline
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers next to freezer.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken and beef in walk in cooler temped 50oF and 48oF.
  • Observed single-use milk containers reused for the storage of food. / in WIC
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Underneath dishhwashing machine.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Potatoes in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. / Observed a male cook handling a dirty cloth then handling ready-to-eat food without changing gloves
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Chicken and beef in walk cooler. Operator stated that they had been prepared at 3.00pm yesterday and both temped 48oF or higher.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. at the three compartment sink
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink cup on top of the mixer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing heads
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. dish washer
  • Critical - Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. employee washed hands at the prep sink which is adjacent to a hand sink
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting board at the bar
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. small cutting board on the prep reach in cooler in the kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. food in direct contact with grey buss tubs, beans, chips, poultry. Repeat Violation x2
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flan 51 f degrees in the cold buffet island
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. avacado mix 49 f degrees in the prep reach in cooler kitchen
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. chicken 129 f degrees at the buffet island
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
7/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cheese 95-105 on shelf over the stove. Corrective action reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm, rn the machine four times. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in the beans
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knives stored between the prep table and the wall in the center prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Foot powder stored with utensils in drawer in center area prep table
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Employee at the dish machine area is handling both soiled and clean dish wares without washing hands to breeak the contamination cycle Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Employees failing to properly separate poultry from other uncooked products, unaware of proper cooling techniques, not washing hands when required.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. cover to rice located under the center area prep table is cracked.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Flan 47, covered, stacked in the single door reach in cooler in the back prep area. Corrective action moved to the walk in cooler, uncovered Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. mint leaves inn the icde bin at the bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grey and black containers are being used to store unpackaged foods, bans, pork, poultry , beef etc Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 46 in the bottom section of the small prep reach in cooler on the cook line
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cheese for dipping open, in pan, not dated when held 24 hrs or greater Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Poultry non-commercially wrapped stored over pork in the walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Radio in kitchen is encrusted and soiled
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. over the mop sink Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. top shelf of the walk in cooler full of unwashed melons. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. 127-138 Pork in pan at the steam table, not stirred. Corrective action reheated and returned to the steam table Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beans, pork, poultry, beef, flan etc not dated when held 24 hrs or greater. Repeat Violation.
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit. Inspector had to use flash light in order to se products on racks
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Repeat Violation.
1/26/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. cheese, beens, rice, etc products not dated.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese shredded 45 in the 2dr. reach in cooler in the kitchen
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 53 in the wait staff reach in cooler, discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. melon 45 in the buffet table
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. products actively cooling were covered, Flan in the reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. wait staff reach in cooler in-op. see comment section.
  • Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Potato not washed prior to cutting Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Poultry non commercially wrapped over beef non commercially wrapped in the walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Preep employee touched nose while cutting potato in the prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Dish washer is handling both dirty and clean equipment without washing hands to break the contamination cycle
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. drink cup over the clean side in the dish machine area
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. 1 employee without hair restraint Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. the door to the wait staff reach in cooler is broken
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. unpackaged cheese in black container in 2dr cooler in the kitchen
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. grey and black containers are being used for storage of unpackaged foods throughout the facility. beans, chips, poultry, beef, etc
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. on utensils rack
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. ran machine two times and strip failed to change color. see comment section.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. white board on the prep reach in cooler in the kitchen
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish machine area sink being used to store equipment , x2. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dish machine area
  • Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in refrigeration unit. Could not adequately see the products in the rear of the walk in cooler
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on wall in the dish machine area
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
10/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination, flour.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions, by tea machine .
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Salad bar/buffet plates/bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
12/10/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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