EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT
2 NE 3 ST, Pompano Beach FL 33060 · 954.325.1050
Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 26 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Operator renewed license at time of inspection Conformation 237433794
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $3,360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023012050 | Feb 2, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $2,200 |
| 2--2022013799 | Feb 18, 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2021057218 | Nov 1, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | $600 |
| 2--2019004241 | Jan 16, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | $360 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag stored in direct contact with cooked white rice inside pot, at cook line. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (130F - Hot Holding). Per operator, food stored out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator reheated foods to 165F or above during inspection.
Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 81F hot water at triple sink. Operator adjusted water heater temperature. Hot water temperature corrected to 118F.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink, located next to triple sink. Operator provided.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 81F hot water at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator readjusted water heater temperature. Water temperature corrected to 87F.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of yellow mold like substance inside ice machine, at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop stored inside cooked white rice, no handle. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at two door bar cooler in disrepair.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris behind cooler in kitchen, next to front kitchen entrance.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles is disrepair inside kitchen.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit without a lock, in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed no lock on chest freezer, stored in dining room.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under kitchen hand wash sink.
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled with food debris and grooves.
Dec 18, 2025Call 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/ Certified Food Manager, Jose Salinas expired on 10/26/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled with food debris and grooves.
Dec 17, 2025Administrative determination recommendedRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over raw cabbage in reach in cooler dry storage area. Employee rearranged for proper storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1).Raw chicken stored over salsa in low boy cooler. 2).Raw beef stored over cream sauce in reach in cooler. Employee rearranged items for proper storage.
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. In low boy cooler, Raw Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork (53F - Cold Holding).; House made Salsa (46F - Cold Holding). In front display case. Per operator foods not prepped or portioned today, foods held in unit for over 5 days. Tres Leche (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, food held in unit since yesterday. Employee discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler, Raw Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork (53F - Cold Holding).; House made Salsa (46F - Cold Holding). In front display case. Per operator foods not prepped or portioned today, foods held in unit for over 5 days. Tres Leche (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, food held in unit since yesterday. Employee discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided poster to manager.
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/ Certified Food Manager, Jose Salinas expired on 10/26/25.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled with food debris and grooves.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. Manager started cleaning ice machine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to manager.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers stored in upright position on rack in kitchen, next to flip top cooler. Employee inverted containers.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to tabletop mixer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in kitchen, next to handwashing sink.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee in kitchen handler raw chicken then changed tasks to filling up to go container with ready to eat food, touched utensil and squeeze bottle. No hand wash or change gloves. Discussed with operator proper handwashing procedure when changing tasks or going from raw to ready to eat. Employee removed gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kit blocked with table. Employee moved table away from sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen used to dump food.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled with food debris.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer in kitchen, raw beef stored over ready to eat tacos and fries. Employee moved raw beef to bottom shelf
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At front counter, milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In kitchen, handwashing sink used to store knife and plastic cup. Employee removed items.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage, cut used to dispense rice. Employee removed.
Jul 23, 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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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At front counter, milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. No self closing door
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In storage room, cup used to dispense flour.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In storage area, doors and handles solid with food residue. Employee cleaned.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023 Operator renewed license at time of inspection Conformation 237433794
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach I'm freezer, raw pork stored over ready to eat tostadas. Employee moved pork to lower shelf.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry storage area, cups used to dispense flour and rice.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oils stored on floor in kitchen.
Nov 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Beef held in thank you bags in low boy flip top cooler. Tamales held in thank you bags in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer, Ground beef patty held over ready to eat vegetables. Operator moved patty's on bottom shelf below vegetables.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler in storage area, raw shell eggs stored over raw unwashed vegetables. Operator moved eggs to shelf below vegetables.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At steam table at front counter, beef stew (122F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding). 1:00pm Operator stated food hot holding since 10am. Operator discarding food since lunch is over. Educated operator on proper hot holding temperatures.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table at front counter, beef stew (122F - Hot Holding); rice (120F - Hot Holding). 1:00pm Operator stated food hot holding since 10am. Operator discarding food since lunch is over. Educated operator on proper hot holding temperatures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At flip top cooler, cutting board soiled and has cutting grooves. Cannot be cleaned properly to kill bacteria.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen and bar area, floor tiles missing.
Stored food not covered. In reach in cooler, lunch meat ham not covered. Operator covered.
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.