El Potro Mexican Cafe
210 SW Greenwich Dr, Lee's Summit, MO, 64082
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Type
- Re-inspection
- Result
- Not reported
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Jackson County (county health dept), MO
Violations (9)
- 1
JCC 4028
*FOOD HANDLER PERMITS REQUIRED* Provide valid food handler cards for listed employees within 14 days to avoid re-inspection & $125 re-inspection fees. You can send photos or scans of cards to the inspector at tptaylor@jacksongov.org or text 816-225-9627. Unable to provide cards for the following employees: Brayan, Bennett, Dakota, Omar, Jesus, Justino, and Luis. The following food handler permits will be accepted: Jackson County Environmental Health Tap Series (www.tapseries.com/4u/jc), Kansas City, MO Health Department, Independence, MO Health Department, Cass County Health Department, Clay County Health Department, Platte County Health Department, Serve Safe 5-year Food Protection Manager Certificate.
- 13Corrected on site
MFC 3-302.11 (A) (1-2)
Eggs were stored above ready-to-eat foods in the walk-in cooler. *CORRECTED* The eggs have been moved to the bottom shelf.
- 14Corrected on site
MFC 4-601.11 (A)
1. The inside of the ice machine has what appears to be mold. *RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED* 2. The soda nozzles have a significant buildup of what appears to be mold. *CORRECTED* The nozzles have been cleaned and sanitized. 3. The dicer on the shelf with clean utensils has a buildup of food debris. *CORRECTED* The dicer has been placed in the sink to be cleaned and sanitized. 4. The bar gun had a slimy residue. *CORRECTED* The bar gun has been cleaned and sanitized.
- 20
MFC 3-501.16
The salsa make table is at 49*F; the manager stated that all salsa was brought from the walk-in cooler less than an hour ago, and the salsa has been placed on an ice bath. *RE-INSPECTION REQUIRED*
- 21Corrected on site
MFC 3-501.17
Several containers of food in the walk-in cooler have prep dates but no discard dates. *CORRECTED* All foods have been marked with a discard date.
- 32
MFC 4-204.112 (A-D)
The salsa make table has no thermometer.
- 43Corrected on site
MFC 4-101.19
Dirty foil is lining the shelving in the kitchen area. *CORRECTED* The foil has been removed, and the inspector suggested using a cleanable plastic liner.
- 45
MFC 4-602.13
1. The shelving in the walk-in cooler has what appears to be mold. 2. The fan covers in the walk-in cooler have a buildup of dust. 3. The gaskets on the salsa make table are dirty.
- 51
MFC 6-501.11
The ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen are water damaged.
Source: Jackson County (county health dept), MO health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.