EL PORTAL MAYA INC
3660 DAVIE RD, Davie FL 33314 · 7868793791
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead roach and 2 live roaches found in the bin of dry red beans. The dry red beans were discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024062724 | Oct 24, 2024 | Feb 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jasly R Salinas 10-26-20
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 28, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jasly R Salinas 10-26-20
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored above cooked chorizo in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinse wares with gloved hands and then proceed to handle clean wares without removing gloves and washing hands, instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (57F); salsa (55F); coleslaw (59F); cut tomatoes (60F); raw pork (61F); cut lettuce (56F) being held in cook line flip top for less than 1 hour. Items not prepared of portioned today. Unit in disrepair and not functioning. Operator moved items to walk in cooler.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Jasly R Salinas 10-26-20
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide chlorine test kit at time of inspection Verified ownership
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen entrance hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Probe thermometer provided begins at 100F
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked tamales prepared on Saturday not date marked. Operator date marked
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade is soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bucket of salsa in the walk in cooler, a small bowl was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The bowl was removed
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the entrance to the kitchen, many tiles are cracked and broken missing pieces.
Feb 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than 60 days
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On the clean stored pans, two pans with old "cerdo" labels on them. The pans were removed to be rewashed and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the triple sink, a bucket with pork inside was thawing in standing water. The water was turned on to thaw under running water.
Oct 25, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches inside the dry red bean bin on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen The beans were discarded to eliminate the roaches. Approximately 5 live roaches inside of an unused fryer in the kitchen next to the triple sink
Oct 24, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In the reach in freezer in the front of the kitchen, raw chicken is stored in thank you bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw beef was stored over gallons of milk. The milk was moved
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches inside the dry red bean bin on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen The beans were discarded to eliminate the roaches. Approximately 5 live roaches inside of an unused fryer in the kitchen next to the triple sink
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1 dead roach and 2 live roaches found in the bin of dry red beans. The dry red beans were discarded.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bucket of sugar, a small bowl was stored to dispense the sugar. The bowl was removed.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside of the dry red beans bucket on the dry storage shelf in the kitchen 3 dead roaches on the floor under the dry storage rack in the kitchen All of the dead roaches were discarded. The area was cleaned and sanitized. The beans were discarded.
Very slow draining water in the hand wash sink next the entrance to the kitchen from the dining room. The food debris was removed and the drain improved.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In multiple containers, small bowls were being used to dispense products. The bowls were removed.
Aug 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Three employees without employee training has no reporting agreements signed. Emailed forms to manager.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Silvia, Alejandra and Dilina missing employee training.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1.Hole in ceiling tiles above entry door to kitchen and in dry storage area in kitchen. 2. Hole in ceiling in stock opposite ware washing area, no foods stored in room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in ware washing station on top drain boards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in prep station.
Ice buildup in reach-chest in freezer in kitchen.
Light not functioning in stock room opposite ware washing area.
Some Ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in kitchen.
Storage Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface where cleaned pots and pans are stored in ware washing area near oven.
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 19 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line, 3 door cooler; sliced american cheese 50F (cold holding )sliced ham 46 ( cold holding )sausages 48F( cold holding) held under 4 hours ago in unit per cook. Operator moved to to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb under steam table in kitchen.
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. Three employees without employee training has no reporting agreements signed. Emailed forms to manager.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Silvia, Alejandra and Dilina missing employee training.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice, flour and salt in kitchen. Operator removed
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1.Hole in ceiling tiles above entry door to kitchen and in dry storage area in kitchen. 2. Hole in ceiling in stock opposite ware washing area, no foods stored in room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in ware washing station on top drain boards.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in prep station.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of fryer oil on floor in dry storage area in kitchen. Operator elevated
Ice buildup in reach-chest in freezer in kitchen.
Light not functioning in stock room opposite ware washing area.
Single-service articles( to go containers )improperly stored on floor in prep station on the sides of 3 door true cooler/ freezer.
Some Ceiling tiles soiled with water stains in kitchen.
Storage Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface where cleaned pots and pans are stored in ware washing area near oven.
Stored food not covered. Cooked yuca inside walk in cooler, operator covered
Wall soiled behind 3 compartment sink in Kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container( white sugar)not identified by common name. White container next to entry door to kitchen, operator labelled sugar.
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.