Tacos la Potranca & Cantina
9479 S Dixie Hwy , Unit 307, Pinecrest, FL 33156 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336312
What drove the grade
Container of medicine improperly stored.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 10 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 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.
13 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.
Observed in walk in cooler peptobismol on rack above salsas. Operator removed from cooler.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed Clorox wipes on shelf next to dried lime wedges. Operator removed from shelf at time of inspection.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Observed no paper towels at kitchen handsink. Operator replaced during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed case of oil on floor next to mop sink.
Repeat violation
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed in reach in freezer. Operator removed cardboard during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed.
Observed on shelves for soda in closet across restrooms.
Repeat violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Observed in sauce cooler across walk in.
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Observed exterior soiled.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Observed microwave interior across cook line soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed gaskets in coolers soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Observed no plug at dumpster.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed water damage in hallway.
Ceiling tile missing.
Observed above walk in cooler.
Reporting only1
Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini fryer in use; not under hood.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.