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CASA MAYA MEXICAN RESTAURANT

8126 LAKEWOOD MAIN ST #101, Bradenton FL 34202 · 941.907.9449

Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats70
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105151
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2022027838Apr 27, 2022Jun 29, 2022$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee preparing ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands after changing tasks. Operator coached employee.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meat prepared and stored in baggies in the reach in cooler without date marks.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee preparing food without a hair restraint. Operator corrected.
Basic/13-03-4
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in the kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed porous bowls heated with sauce and meat and served to guests. Not easily cleanable and cracked.
High priority/14-15-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent in the kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap at the bottom of the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky tape in back kitchen.
Basic/35B-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over reach in cooler and over prep table.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 ceiling lights without light shields.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the shelves in the reach in cooler soiled and rusted.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 23, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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/ Observed leadership with expired CFM's.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to soda fountain.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over reach in cooler and over prep table.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed 2 ceiling lights without light shields.
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed the shelves in the reach in cooler soiled and rusted.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed personal drink in hand washing sink. Operator moved.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent over reach in cooler.
Basic/36-34-5
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease dripping off of hood system wall over grill.
Basic/36-68-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a soiled ceiling vent above reach in cooler in back hallway.
Basic/36-34-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on shelf above food preparation table.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
Basic/10-20-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados not being washed before preparation.
Basic/08B-39-4/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.