Sabor Mexicano EL Potrillo LLC
890 W Main St, Bartow, FL 33830 · Permanent Food Service · License 6302470
What drove the grade
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection4 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-14
- Safety score86
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitNov 2, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand washing sink in the kitchen. The manager replaced the paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Hand washing sink in the kitchen The manager replaced the soap.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
A case of chicken on the floor inside the walk in freezer,
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Employees with wiping cloth through his pants belt loops. The towel was removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Larger microwave on the shelf across from the cook line.
Code 32, Restrooms: Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly.
Toilet not flushing in the ladies room.
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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.