EL POTRO GRILL AND BAR

Name: EL POTRO GRILL AND BAR
Address: 5180 S CONWAY RD, ORLANDO, FL, 32812, US
Rating: 64.9

5180 S CONWAY RD, ORLANDO, FL 32812

License #5815560

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64.9 Grade F / 100

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EL POTRO GRILL AND BAR in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 64.9 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 20, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 39 total violations — 8 critical, 5 major, 26 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 20, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[29-49-6] Standing water bottom of make table .
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. White cloth stored at the employee hand sink at the dish area . Operator remove it .
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer bucket 200+ Operator added water second check 100 ppm .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves both of the walk-in cooler .
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout corner of the kitchen .
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed 2small live flying by the dish area not landing at any food . Next routine visit per supervisor.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board .
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler ( the produce one) .
[36-22-4] Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Throughout kitchen.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bottom of make table raw beef steak stored over raw pork .
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink at the kitchen.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (50F - Cold Holding) at the drink station Operator stated that been out for less than 45 minutes and he moved it to freezer to cool down and brink fresh salsa to use .
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen area both make table .
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at drink station.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing under Prep sink back of the house .
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The employee hand sink at the bar used as drying rack for some stuff . Operator removed it .
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing degreaser no label at the dish area .
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk-in cooler shelves .
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Really heavy at the drink station .
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on floor at the kitchen.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Produce walk-in cooler shelves .
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Lime at the bar not covered . Cooked food stored at the walk-in cooler not covered .
[41-27-4] Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer 200++ Second check 50 ppm
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the reach-in freezer kitchen area.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef and raw seafood stored over fries and jalapeño cheese at the reach-in freezer kitchen area .

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