EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA
2233 SE HWY 70 · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a bottle of arthritis medication next to salt on a shelve, employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook wipe face on the cook line while doing food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands, educated the cook on handwashing and when to change gloves, cook washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener soiled with food debris on it.
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/ Observed five employees without a certified food manager present.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Printed a copy for employees to sign before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed restaurant serves ceviche, printed a copy of consumer advisory for employee. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black like substance on the white guard in the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cups with no handle in containers of different spices in the kitchen.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed stack of pans on the shelve with water in between and not air drying properly.
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a gap underneath back door of the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in the ice at the ice machine in the back, employee moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a handle of a spoon in a container of chicken in the reach in cooler.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler on the cook line torn.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 7:49 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.