EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT
3001 w COMMERCIAL BLWD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Tortilla maize stored in direct contact with plastic handle thank you bags, employee moved to food grade bags **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handle raw steak to put on flat top then proceed to handle single service spoon to salt steak. Instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands, and replace spoon **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Current batch currently tagged. Discussed with operator
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. yukka cooling for 10 minutes at 9:20 (120F-130F – Cooling) to 111F at 10:05. Item being cooled at room temperature and based on current cooling rate item will not reach 70 F within 2 hours. Employee moved to walk in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quaternary test kit provided for chlorine sanitizer.
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand wash sinks on cook line. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
Basic 4
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocados with sticker. Discussed with operator
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at 3 door stainless reach in cooler on cook line
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip tops
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris. Observed in prep area
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:42 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.