Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT

6224 JOHNSON ST · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33024

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 22, 2020
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2972072
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID7184173
DBPR license1616555

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 22, 2020 3:52 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 23, 2020 9:50 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate24 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical28 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#25High Priority50-17-2

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

#26High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 30 droppings under freezer in kitchen 30 droppings in chemical storage area 60 droppings behind front counter equipment 30 droppings under front counter hand sink 20 droppings on condiment storage station

Intermediate 2

#27Intermediate02C-03-4

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.

#28Intermediate01C-02-4

Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

Basic 24

#1Basic14-01-4

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic08B-45-4

Basic – Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Boxes of meat stored on floor in WIC

#3Basic36-37-4

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom.

#4Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots stored next to dishwasher not inverted

#5Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#6Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#7Basic16-55-4

Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.

#8Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

#9Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Old food on floor behind equipment at front counter

#10Basic36-18-4

Basic – Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.

#11Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Employee placed on shelf

#12Basic08B-30-4

Basic – Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Chicken base, sugar, and flour not covered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Basic36-31-4

Basic – Hole in ceiling. Above chemical and takeout dry storage

#15Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage area of kitchen. Area has evidence of rodent activity

#16Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice build up in customer takeout dessert freezer

#17Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Basic10-01-4

Basic – In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Manager removed scoop **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#19Basic14-40-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler door hinge is broken.

#20Basic35B-05-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present.

#21Basic23-14-4

Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.

#22Basic33-34-4

Basic – Storage area not maintained clean and organized.

#23Basic08B-13-4

Basic – Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Containers of seasoned chicken and beef, taquitos, and raw shrimp uncovered in WIC

#24Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 6:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
4 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
6 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.