El Potro Grill and Bar

5180 S Conway Rd, Orlando, FL 32812 · Permanent Food Service · License 5815560

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 66 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 14, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority, repeat · no follow-up needed · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Jul 20 routine inspection
4 high priority (2 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 2 intermediate, 11 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-34
Safety score66

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Aug142026

Complaint check

No violations found

First visitAug 14, 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.
No violations found.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Jul202026D66Routine inspection17 violations, 4 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitJul 20, 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.
17 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.
  See stop sale. Can of jalapeños dented .
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce
  Raw shell eggs stored over potatoes at the walk-in cooler kitchen area . Operator moved it .
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found
  Observed 2 live small flying insects located at 1 by the kitchen area and the other by the expo station not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor.
  Repeat violation
- Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed.
  Sanitizer bucket chlorine 200+ Operator changed the water
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Cutting board kitchen area all of them .
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  The employee hand sink kitchen area on the side .
Basic11
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  Cinnamon sugar no label .
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
  Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler door .
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Walk-in cooler and freezer shelves.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.
  Knife and lime squeezer stored at sanitizer water at the bar . Operator removed it .
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
  Hand wash sink at the kitchen area .
  Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  Bottom of make table . Operator clean it .
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.
  Exit door left opened . Operator close it .
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  Dishwasher area .
  Repeat violation
  Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  Throughout kitchen.
  Light not functioning.
  One out by the hoods.
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Throughput kitchen.
  Repeat violation
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

Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.