Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA

2233 SE HWY 70 · ARCADIA · DeSoto County · FL 34266

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3398423
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8525256
DBPR license2400303

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp and raw chicken stored over ready to eat tamales and cut vegetables in reach in cooler at back prep table.

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad bar at dining area pico (45F – Cold Holding); green sause (44F – Cold Holding); stewed carrots (44F – Cold Holding). Operator stated Items in unit less than 1hour, Unit thermostat was down and items were left to recook to 41F within 4 hours.

#4High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator added towels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Observed operator had not had employees read sign and date the paperwork handout for Acknowledging Health reporting responsibilities to employees. Operator had employees onsite sign at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 1

#1Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:14 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.