El Potro Mexican Rest
226 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, FL 32084 · Permanent Food Service · License 6501298
What drove the grade
Required employee training expired for all employees.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 8 routine inspection1 intermediate, 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 8, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All certificates expired.
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sugar sitting on counter not labeled.
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Top drawer gaskets are torn.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
White chest freezer has ice buildup inside.
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Women's restroom door not self closing.
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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.