El Potro Mexican Restaurant
4666 S Kirkman Rd, Orlando, FL 32811 · Permanent Food Service · License 5804571
What drove the grade
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 23 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate, 7 basic (1 repeat)-19
- Safety score81
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 23, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
-at dish machine
Repeat violation
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-flip top cooler cutting board stained
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
-food in hand wash sink in dish washing room
Basic7
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
-food in walk in freezer -food being prepared in bucket in kitchen
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
%drink on far left side of prep table
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
-cook line flip top, top handle missing
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
-walk in freezer unit
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly.
Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
-ceiling tiles right side of hood system
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
-phone on in use prep table
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
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.