La Potranca Tacos & Cantina Aventura

17861 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33160 · Permanent Food Service · License 2335578

B
Grade B
Safety score 80 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 16, 2026

What drove the grade

Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.High priority · no follow-up needed · 10 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 16 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 8 basic (2 repeats)
    -20
  • Safety score80

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

11 violations found
  1. First visitJul 16, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    11 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 8 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed raw shell eggs and raw chicken stored over/not properly separated from various ready-to-eat foods in walk in cooler.

    Intermediate2

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink in ware wash area not accessible for employee use at all times due to cleaning supplies stored inside.

      Chef removed.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash area.

      Repeat violation

    Basic8

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Observed sodas and water Food stored on floor in dry storage area.

      Repeat violation

      Raw avocados and tomatoes not washed prior to preparation.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.

      Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.

      Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ware wash area.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 42, Premises and cleaning equipment: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Food protection and cross-contamination3
Handwash sinks and supplies3
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
In-use utensils properly stored1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Premises and cleaning equipment1