MAYAS GRILL
3099 SW MARTIN DOWNS BLVD, Palm City FL 34990 · 772.221.1093
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found At bar area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on bar counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025055958 | Jul 9, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $1,200 |
| 2--2025008772 | Dec 2, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2024019480 | Mar 7, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $200 |
| 2--2022010340 | Mar 2, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishwashing area-employee handle dirty dishes, then proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands-educated operator-employee washed their hands.
Live, small flying insects found At bar area- approximately 5 small flying insects landing on bar counter.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At flip top cooler raw beef stored over sauce - operator removed and stored properly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At tall reach in cooler near cookline- cooked corn- food prepared on Saturday not date marked.- operator date marked.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed Employee touch face and then engaged in food preparation, at cook line, handled clean equipment to prep food
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dump sanitizer bucket solution down hand wash sink. Advised operator to properly use hand washing sinks for hand washing only
Observed plastic food containers soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at steam table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at walk in cooler
Stored tortillas not covered at cook line
Jul 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Accumulation of debris and mold like substance inside warewashing machine.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable- numerous cracks in the floor times throughout the kitchen
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/ walls have heavy mold like buildup
Walk-in cooler shelves with heavy rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 9, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed numerous employees walk-in the kitchen putting on gloves and started working with food without washing hands; educated Employees washed hands;
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed person at the bar touching clean cups after being on the phone in the dining room; educated and washed hands;
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee with gloved hands touching cooked rice to place inside container, wiped gloved hands on wet soiled towel, and wiped the rims of the rice container with same gloved hands and put food container on the stove for hot holding, without washing hands and changing gloves; Observed employee numerous times wiping gloved hands on soiled towel hanging at their waist and working with foods without washing hands All employees educated; all washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (43-52F - Cold Holding)in ice bath by steam table; food overstocked and not enough ice; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food not prepared or portioned today; ice water added to cover food; chicken (48F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomato (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding); in cooler at cook line; food not prepared or portend today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; foods placed in ice;
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted peppers (98F - Hot Holding); mushrooms (89F - Hot Holding); ground beef (89F - Hot Holding)under grill; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; food placed on the flat top to reheat to 165 F
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin- by three compartment
Accumulation of debris and mold like substance inside warewashing machine.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first- by dishwasher; advised to change
Clean cups stored next to hand-wash sink at the bar exposed to splash Operator removed
Floors not maintained smooth and durable- numerous cracks in the floor times throughout the kitchen
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at cook line Operator started
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris- had wash sink at cook line Operator started to clean
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/ walls have heavy mold like buildup
Walk-in cooler shelves with heavy rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over carrots walk in cooler Advised manager to remove
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 chicken over raw beef not commercially packaged in freezer unit Advised manager to remove
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef touched raw chicken with gloves then immediately handled spatulas. Gloves not changed in between. Educated chef on site. Hands washed gloves changed
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding); in warmer. Out less than four hours. Removed. Chef advised to reheat to 165F
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In front of hand sink near dish machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vent covers unclean
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon defrosted in two door glass sliding unit
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing floor tiles infront of hand sink
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and counter near steam table
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink end of cook line unclean
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers in flip top
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bucket
Dec 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage rack, 5 #10 cans of tomato puree
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line, Employee reached into garbage can then proceeded to grab clean utensils without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing. Employee washed hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At kitchen, cooked tortilla chips stored in non food grade garbage cans. Advised operator of proper food grade containers.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At cook line, chorizo sausage (77F - Cold Holding); sour cream (77F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (77F - Cold Holding); raw steak (75F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, chorizo sausage (77F - Cold Holding); sour cream (77F - Cold Holding); guacamole with tomatoes (77F - Cold Holding); raw steak (75F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held overnight. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored on shelf with spices. Operator removed.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At reaching in cooler, pico de gallo (72F - Cooling)@11:16 since 11:00, 72F @12:02; at the current rate, product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed into reach in freezer to fascilitate cooling.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knife stored in between equipment. Operator removed.
Jul 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed Cardboard box with food debris in box to store tostadas. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over milk and orange juice at reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On ice bath in kitchen: blended tomato salsa (46F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Observed in metal containers only partially submerged in ice bath. Advised operator to fully submerge in ice bath or use time control. Time control procedure sent to operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at Mop sink on back dock.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Hairnets in hand wash sink at cook line, shrimp tail and straw in hand wash sink by dish machine. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork Tamales cooked 7/6, no date mark at walk in cooler. Advised operator to date pork tamales.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line.
Mar 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw Fish and cheesecake in same container at chest freezer in kitchen. Both products opened commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw bacon and raw salmon over milk at reach in cooler in front of cook line. Operator stored properly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink on back dock.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4+ food handling employees present at time of inspection. Food safety manager did not arrive until 30 minutes after inspection began.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed Frozen soup at reach in cooler across from cook line and reach in freezer not date tracked. Educated operator on proper date tracking procedures.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line.
Food stored on floor. Chips in plastic containers stored on floor in kitchen.
Oct 19, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken fingers over ice cream black reach in freezer cook line. Both products removed from commercial packaging. Observed Raw salmon over ice cream (not in commercial packaging) white chest freezer. Operator stored all properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); green salsa (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in overfilled pans on shallow ice bath in kitchen area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 30 minutes. Operator reduced amount of product in pans and fully submerged products in ice bath.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sanitizer spray stored next to sugar packets on shelf across from cook line. Operator stored properly.
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. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
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