Taqueria Los Potrillos

8505 S Cr 39, Plant City, FL 33567
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Taqueria Los Potrillos stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Plant City restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment is open and operating serving food to the public . At unapproved license location. Operator is operating at 3249 Sydney Dover Rd Dover, FL 33527. Discussed with the operator license location needs to be at an approved commissary location.. current location, not designated as an approved support location and is not a commercial property. **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - Self-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Operator is operating at 3249 Sydney Dover Rd Dover, FL 33527. Discussed with the operator license location needs to be at a approved commissary location.. current location, not designated as a approved support location and is not a commercial property. Property also has large propane tank sitting on ground and is hard with a gas line **Warning**
51-22-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Operator is hard connected to propane lines, going to larger propane tanks that are sitting on ground. Discussed with operator gas to be used on food truck needs to be in tanks mounted to food truck . **Warning**
51-06-4
74
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Secondary storage trailer with gas range, ice machine and three compartment missing a hand sink. **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink to right side of three compartment sink blocked by cooler on main trailer. manager cleared **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Nonself-sufficient mobile food dispensing vehicle operating from an unapproved commissary. Unit added secondary storage trailer that has ice machine, stove range, three compartment sink, no hand washing sink, and evidence of food preparation. Observed gloves and tomatillo wrappers in trash can. Also unit is hard connected to electrical supply **Warning**
51-22-4
Intermediate - Operator using secondary storage mobile trailer and is potentially licensable if hand sink is added. Unit is storing single service items, cooking equipment, coolers and freezers, and has ice machine, and evidence of food preparation was occurring in unit. If operator want to use for storage only then ice machine needs to be moved and added onto licensed unit. 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/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. **Warning**
27-02-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities on more than a temporary basis. Observed hard connection for electrical supply for AC unit. Hard connection to propane tank that would require tools to disconnect **Warning**
51-06-4
47
Feb 7, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Los Potrillos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Los Potrillos on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Los Potrillos?

Across the inspection record, “mobile food dispensing vehicle connected to utilities” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Los Potrillos.

How does Taqueria Los Potrillos compare to other restaurants in Plant City?

Taqueria Los Potrillos most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.

Has Taqueria Los Potrillos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Los Potrillos have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Los Potrillos means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.