TACOS LA POTRANCA & CANTINA
9479 S DIXIE HWY , UNIT 307, PINECREST, FL 33156
License #2336312
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →TACOS LA POTRANCA & CANTINA in PINECREST currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on January 22, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 9 critical, 5 major, 15 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on January 22, 2026 shows 14 observation rows: 4 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler located at front counter.
- [31A-10-4] Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line into kitchen hand sink.
- [40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on top of meat slicer in kitchen area. Operator removed phone during inspection.
- [14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store chopped cilantro in walk in cooler.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in walk in cooler.
- [41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol stored on top of ice machine in kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection.
- [45-04-4] Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed mini fryers stored inside front counter not stored underneath hood system.
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside kitchen hand sink. Operator removed spray bottles during inspection.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beef on floor across mop sink in kitchen area. Observed inside walk in cooler; cream and tomato juice.
- [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray stored on prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed bottle during inspection to proper storage location.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter.
- [14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry food storage closet across restrooms.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored shove jalapeños in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf below peppers.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen area shut off at time of inspection. Sink was turned back on.
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TACOS LA POTRANCA & CANTINA has some meaningful issues on record. Would you still eat here?
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