Taqueria Potosina
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2024, Taqueria Potosina has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Palatka restaurant scene, where the average is 75, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In the standup reach in cooler, cooked beef, chicken and beans missing product date marking, discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Shelf under point of sale used to store dry seasoning with ripped tin foil lining shelf.
14-20-4
86
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In standup reach in cooler chicken and beef prepared previous day with no product date marking.
02C-02-5
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Test kit present is quaternary, per operator utilize bleach only for sanitizer. **Repeat Violation**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. No sanitizer of any kind present during inspection. Employee left and returned with bleach prior to conclusion of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris build up in microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection report unavailable. **Repeat Violation**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler door gasket with debris build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single service carry out containers stored on hand wash sink faucet under paper towels and exposed to drip from washed hands. **Repeat Violation**
25-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Assorted beverages for customers in plastic bottles on the floor by rear exterior door. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
52
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink blocked by produce stored in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No chlorine test kit available, per operator set up three compartment sink with bleach and only a quaternary test kit available.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handling employee present with no proof of food handler training.
53B-13-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Copy of the last inspection report not available.
51-18-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open employee drink in the flip top reach in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Single service carry out containers stored on hand wash sink under paper towels exposed to dripping water from hands.
25-22-4
55
May 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer in flip top reach in cooler not functioning during inspection.
05-05-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit available to test sanitizer.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available during inspection.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee hand wash signage at hand wash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler door gasket has food debris.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Potosina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Potosina on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Potosina?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Potosina.
How does Taqueria Potosina compare to other restaurants in Palatka?
Taqueria Potosina most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palatka average of 75.
Has Taqueria Potosina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taqueria Potosina have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Potosina means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria Potosina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Potosina is inspected around two times per year on average.
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