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CASA MAYA GRILL

301 SE 15 TERR, Deerfield Beach FL 33441

Last inspected May 16, 2024 · 5 visits since October 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1621138
Grade history
OCT 23
FEB 24
MAY 24
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Carton of raw shell eggs stored over sous vide pork in four door reach in cooler in kitchen.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019051751Oct 9, 2019Oct 25, 2019$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2024 · Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Time Extended
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2024 · Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 2. Beverage air two door reach in cooler door gaskets by triple sink in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit May 16, 2024 · Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Time Extended
May 15, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 19 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee removing soiled gloves and donning new gloves then handled clean utensils without hand washing.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee drying soiled gloves with wiping cloth.
High priority/12A-09-4/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shredded pork (46F), raw steak (51F), raw pork (51F), seasoned raw pork in bags (51F), and cheese (53F) stored in four door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shredded pork (46F), raw steak (51F), raw pork (51F), seasoned raw pork in bags (51F), and cheese (53F) stored in four door reach in cooler opposite cook line in kitchen. Not portioned or prepared today. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onion (122F - Hot Holding), cooked today per operator and stored on shelf above cook line under no temperature control.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to desert cooler.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to desert cooler.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed pot of uncooked tomatillos stored on the floor opposite dish machine.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink next to desert cooler.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. 2. Beverage air two door reach in cooler door gaskets by triple sink in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve napkins in boxes stored on the floor near desert cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed rice stored on storage rack opposite Dishmachine uncovered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen Octopus thawing in pot of standing water on food prep by triple sink. Operator placed under cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet wiping cloth observed stored on dishmachine drain board in kitchen.
Basic/21-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in spray bottle at cookline unlabeled. Operator labeled oil.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Apr 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn down gasket, lettuce dispenser.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn down gasket, lettuce dispenser. Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, in kitchen.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, in kitchen. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler in ware wash area.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler, next to hand sink in the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Basic - Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler, next to hand sink in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Time Extended
Water leaking from pipe at ice dispenser at the bar.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Basic - Water leaking from pipe at ice dispenser at the bar. Time Extended
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on red cutting board on food prep table in kitchen and hung on fire extinguisher next to hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/21-09-4/Warning/Return visit Apr 29, 2024 · Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on drain board by Dishmachine. Time Extended
Feb 28, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Carton of raw shell eggs stored over sous vide pork in four door reach in cooler in kitchen.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onion (113F - Hot Holding), cooked corn (128F - Hot Holding), and rice (113F - Hot Holding), cooked less than three hours ago per operator, held on the stove top and in oven under no temperature control. Operator reheated food..
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Fish Ceviche on menu not identified as having a hidden raw ingredient. Operator identified, each menu item with an asterisk on the food item and an asterisk on the disclosure.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operating is conducting sous vide pork at the establishment.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Basic/16-23-4/Warning
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatulas stored between wall and drain board in ware wash area.
Basic/24-14-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn down gasket, lettuce dispenser.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, in kitchen.
Basic/10-20-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cook line in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler in ware wash area.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler, next to hand sink in the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Water leaking from pipe at ice dispenser at the bar.
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth stored on red cutting board on food prep table in kitchen and hung on fire extinguisher next to hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/21-09-4/Warning
Oct 6, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grilled octopus 53° - heated Cooling, in the four door reach in cooler in the kitchen, more than 8 hours cooling overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from dining area, put on gloves, and started food prep without hand washing.
High priority/12A-16-4
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee at the
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grilled octopus 53° - heated Cooling, in the four door reach in cooler in the kitchen, more than 8 hours cooling overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet outside near the back exit door.
High priority/29-42-4
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Emilio Dominguez, 8/13/08
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish, shrimp, and octopus on the menu not identified as having a raw ingredient. Operator added an asterisk to the food items and consumer advisory statement on the menu.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle of blue liquid at the ware wash sink in the kitchen. Operator labeled as glass cleaner.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket at the single door spinach cooler opposite the cookline in the kitchen. 2. Torn door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite the cookline in the kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5
Standing water in bottom of two door reach-in-cooler opposite the cookline in the kitchen.
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Rice on shelf above food prep table next to ware wash sink stored uncovered. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth with soiled dishes on top, on the food prep table next to the steam table at the front counter. Operator removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.