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HONDURAS MAYA RESTAURANT CORP

3296 NW 36 ST, Miami FL 33142 · 786-670-0597

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2317855
Grade history
NOV 23
JUL 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed chicken inside a thank you bag inside reach in freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in coolers.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in kitchen area.
Basic/22-16-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with sauces/liquids and no label.
Basic/02D-01-5
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Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic container inside handwashing sink. Operator removed onsite.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. Operator placed onsite.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed some ceiling vents soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed soiled interior of ovens.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on reach in cooler doors.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) stored on top of the prep table for less than 1 hour. Operator placed back inside reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed kitchen handwashing sink blocked by vegetables and pot. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee cleaning lemons and plantains in the kitchen handwashing sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. Observed Angelica with an expired certificate.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-5
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 2, 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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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Return visit Oct 2, 2024 · Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled. Time Extended
Jul 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Ham (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler in kitchen.
High priority/03A-02-5
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Elsa Ortiz missing manager certificate.
Intermediate/53A-01-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At the time of the inspection observed cooked stew beef, cooked stew chicken and pork chops holding in reach in cooler. As per owner food items were prepared three days ago, missing date marking.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Basic/29-27-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Basic/21-12-4
Jan 31, 2024□ 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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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Jan 31, 2024 · Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms. Repeat Violation Time Extended
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed oxtails in a shopping bag in the chest freezer.
High priority/14-31-5
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. Form provided via email.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Cristin Ventura working without a food handler certification.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Repeat Violation
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. Form provided.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a green liquid at the bar not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at both restrooms.
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container with cooking oil on the floor at the kitchen entrance.
Basic/08B-38-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Form provided via email.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in the kitchen. Form provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a container with coffee and a container with sugar not labeled at the bar.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning* Time Extended
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit in kitchen area
Basic/05-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 29, 2023 · Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit in kitchen area Warning Time Extended

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.