El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
45
Score
Going back to 2022, El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville Beach restaurant, which scores around 73. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Sep 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vents soiled in kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. Observed employee unenclosed drink on shelf over prep table. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on shelf over prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth used by employee to wipe counter top and handle hot pots and lids also stored over his shoulder. Manager intervened and had employee remove dry cloth and store properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-10-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially packaged fish no longer frozen not removed or cut from packaging. Manager will cut packages now. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
67
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 2 cracked shell eggs stored on top of raw shell eggs in walk in cooler. See stop sale **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holders in bar area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle of water stored on shelf over prep area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled.
23-03-4
67
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jun 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked beef prepared on 12/1 in walk in cooler not consumed within 7 days after preparation. Manager discarded food.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw steak (44F); raw chicken (44F) in drawer cooler under the flip top on cook line. Chef stated food was restocked from walk in cooler this morning at 10am. Chef placed ice bags over raw meats. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink on cook line.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys and cellphone stored on small prep table at the end of the cook line.
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In use soiled dry towel on cook line. Chef replaced towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18.
How does El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Potro Mexican Restaurant #18 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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