EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT
6224 JOHNSON ST, Hollywood FL 33024 · 754-201-1600
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf next to sealed bags of beans in dry storage room. Storage room is in a separate room from cook line. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020004276 | Jan 25, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2020015947 | Mar 24, 2020 | Dec 28, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2016023539 | May 9, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | $1,000 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat beans in flip top,cooler. Operator inverted foods
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper shell stock maintance
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups in bar hand sink. Employee removed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Standing water on floor outside of rest room from potted plant 2. Standing water in employee bathroom. Employee mopped water from both locations
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Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor coming from men's restroom
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Containers of raw beef stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated food
Jan 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired DEC 1 2025
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw open chicken over raw open beef in glass freezer. Operator inverted food
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. Observed at Brown cooler cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit for more than four hours. see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed at flip top cooler cheese (42-50F - Cold Holding). Observed overfilled in unit. Per operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator moved food to freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today 2. Observed at Brown cooler cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit for more than four hours. see stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (121F - Hot Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food on stove to reheat to 165F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored in employee bar hand wash sink
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification
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. All expired 12/2025
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
Food stored on floor. Containers of raw beef stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated food
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen contains food debris
Stored food not covered. Stored ready to eat beef in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored under dripping water line. Pan of house portioned milk beverages in walk-in cooler directly under dripping water from cooling unit. Beverage lids and pan holding water.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at front counter batteries dying - barely dispensing soap.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles above cook line and prep area - not smooth for easy cleaning.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1) Visible water damage to multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen. 2) Damaged tiles in small dry store room by office.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like buildup on tile around AC vent in dry store room by office.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Plastic bottled beverages on floor in store room by office.
Food stored under dripping water line. Pan of house portioned milk beverages in walk-in cooler directly under dripping water from cooling unit. Beverage lids and pan holding water. See stop sale.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter slide top beverage cooler containing milk and whipped butter. Manager added ambient thermometer.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In Sub Zero reach in cooler by door, employee unopened beverage bottles.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. High temperature thermometer only - temperature range starts at 100F.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles replaced in kitchen are acoustic style, not smooth coated tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back hallway storage area have visible mold like buildup and discoloration.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door in kitchen. Employee removed tongs.
Feb 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after cracking raw shell eggs without first washing hands. Reviewed with all employees proper procedures for handwashing. Employee washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2024.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door glassfront freezer in kitchen, open case of raw hamburger patties on shelf above open case of cooked sausage links. Manager moved burgers to bottom of freezer for proper separation.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. High temperature thermometer only - temperature range starts at 100F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used to hold dirty coffee cups. Manager removed cups to kitchen to be washed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles replaced in kitchen are acoustic style, not smooth coated tiles.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back hallway storage area have visible mold like buildup and discoloration.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door in kitchen. Employee removed tongs.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of raw steak, still frozen, in bus pan on top of chest freezer in kitchen. Manager moved beef to cooler to thaw properly.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs for order and continued to prep other good items without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager to explain proper handwashing procedures with employee going forward.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw cut up beef on shelf above bags of carrots and potatoes. Manager rearranged items for proper separation.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking thermometer only present. Temperature range starts at 100F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust and grease buildup in front of cookline.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At front counter, coffee mugs and to go cups beside hand wash sink exposed to splash.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. Employee removed tongs.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of sugar by espresso machine at front vintner not labeled. Employee labeled. 2) Container of oil by cook line missing label. Employee labeled.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups and glasses stored inside hand washing sink in bar. Operator removed
Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk in cooler. Operator mopped during inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Container with fryer oil in storage area, 2. Bag with corn flour in storage room. Operator elevated
Several Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and cooked chicken taquitos not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered
Working containers of food( white sugar) removed from original container not identified by common name in coffee station. Operator labeled sugar
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom located next to kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer in cook line.
Several Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen.
Nov 20, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container with raw chicken stored over bags of unwashed carrots inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Container with raw chicken stored on top sealed bag with raw pork inside chest freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to another freezer and stored correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf next to sealed bags of beans in dry storage room. Storage room is in a separate room from cook line. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom located next to kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dry beans in dry storage room. Operator removed bowl
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under dish machine in kitchen. 1 dead roach on floor in employee restroom located next to exit door in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer in cook line.
Several Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen.
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.