Tacos La Potranca & Cantina
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
67
Score
Tacos La Potranca & Cantina appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Tacos La Potranca & Cantina's latest score of 67 falls below the Doral average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: At time of callback inspection observed No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelf at preparation table kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: At time of callback inspection observed rusted bottom shelf at preparation table kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: At time of callback inspection observed - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all throughout kitchen line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: At time of callback inspection observed Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all throughout kitchen line. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cutting board at cook line not sealed and heavily marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-22: At time of callback inspection observed Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cutting board at cook line not sealed and heavily marked. **Time Extended**
14-06-4
67
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee placing raw beef on flat top and immediately going to serve ready to eat beef, coached staff to wash hand while changing from raw to ready to eat. **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored over marinated beef at walk-in cooler unit **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tripe (106F - Hot Holding) at stove top kitchen line, instructed staff to reheat at flat top to 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at cook line with food contact surface not easy to sanitize. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed unit blocked by empty boxes at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Brisa Briones as shift manager and not food manager certified. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted bottom shelf at preparation table kitchen area. **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee drinking an employee engaged in food preparation at not hair restraint. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed beef boxes stored in the walk-in cooler floor. Observed plastic cooking oil container stored on the kitchen floor. Observed plastic container with tortilla chips stored on kitchen floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed all throughout kitchen line. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed cutting board at cook line not sealed and heavily marked. **Warning**
14-06-4
29
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new walk in cooler not in original plans installed and not plan review submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: At time of callback inspection plans are not submitted to plan review, as per owner they are working in the plans to submit, an extension is given to operator to comply. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: At time of callback inspection call plan review and was informed that the establishment has submitted plans to plan review and are in the process to be approved, time extension will be given pending the final plans review approval. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-15: At time of callback inspection not plans submitted to plan review, as per supervisor Adonis de la Cruz a 30 days time extension is given to operator to comply. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new walk in cooler not in original plans installed and not plan review submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: At time of callback inspection plans are not submitted to plan review, as per owner they are working in the plans to submit, an extension is given to operator to comply. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-13: At time of callback inspection call plan review and was informed that the establishment has submitted plans to plan review and are in the process to be approved, time extension will be given pending the final plans review approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new walk in cooler not in original plans installed and not plan review submitted. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-11: At time of callback inspection plans are not submitted to plan review, as per owner they are working in the plans to submit, an extension is given to operator to comply. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salsa chilanga (cooked oil based) (51F - Cold Holding); salsa pastor (49F - Cold Holding) at salsa bar dining room. As per owner for less than an hour. Help owner implement time as public health for 6 hour at salsa bar. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed not paper towels at handwashing sink by kitchen entrance, staff provided new roll. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed a new walk in cooler not in original plans installed and not plan review submitted.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer provides a temperature range, but no specific temperature. Observed not functional ambient thermometer at walk in cooler.
05-15-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice, staff placed scoop outside the bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
58
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
35
Feb 6, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed beef inside thank you bags in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottles with sanitizer not labeled over mop sink inside kitchen.
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside employee restroom, and inside Bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by hand sink inside kitchen.
23-03-4
61
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
43
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
86
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-2
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a mixer blocking access to hand wash sink at the back of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back of the kitchen. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the back of the kitchen. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
02B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor in kitchen area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed throughout kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tacos La Potranca & Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tacos La Potranca & Cantina on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tacos La Potranca & Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tacos La Potranca & Cantina.
How does Tacos La Potranca & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Tacos La Potranca & Cantina most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Doral average of 74.
Has Tacos La Potranca & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tacos La Potranca & Cantina have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tacos La Potranca & 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 Tacos La Potranca & Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tacos La Potranca & Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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