La Potranca Tacos & Cantina
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
55
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at La Potranca Tacos & Cantina, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Davie average 79, so La Potranca Tacos & Cantina trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored in lower portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - sliced ham (57F - Cold Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored in lower portion of cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over chopped tomato onion mix. Raw beef over cooked beef and chorizo. Raw beef over bread. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Observed at walk in cooler - raw chicken stored directly above beef (suadero). Employee stored correctly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen - pork gyro (119F - Hot Holding); carne asada (114F - Hot Holding) as per employee items held out of temperature for approximately 45 minutes. Employee turned up temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-11: Observed at grill - diced beef (suadero) (90F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee turned on the heat **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
64
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
29
Jan 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not preorder portioned today. heavy cream (51F - Cold Holding); open can of milk (52F - Cold Holding) observed containers on ambient temperature with ice only on bottom, per employee food held less than two hours,after instructed, operator placed both coin ice bath for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Faucet con to a hose.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.
05-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 3 wiping cloths, sponge and brush inside sink, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. 2 covers of crest freezer , substantial build up of rust
14-16-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter, coffee station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters along the cook line, substantial build up of food debris and grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher area floor, six broken tiles in front of triple sink and ice machine., two with standing water.
36-17-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table in cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Right side flip top in cook line.
05-09-4
37
Jul 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on unplugged chest freezer. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of slime and old food residue buildup on flip top cooler gaskets. -Observed soiled residue buildup on flour and corn meal containers. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener holster. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of heavy black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-28: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
58
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Main kitchen storage shelf at dish machine- observed spray bottle of Raid roach killer on storage shelf.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed no paper towels at HWS.
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen cook line- observed container of rice with no labeling.
02D-01-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board-observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.
21-10-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Potranca Tacos & Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Potranca Tacos & Cantina on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Potranca Tacos & Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Potranca Tacos & Cantina.
How does La Potranca Tacos & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Davie?
La Potranca Tacos & Cantina most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has La Potranca Tacos & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Potranca Tacos & Cantina have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Potranca Tacos & Cantina means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Potranca Tacos & Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Potranca Tacos & Cantina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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