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EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT

6224 JOHNSON ST · HOLLYWOOD · Broward County · FL 33024

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3560279
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8997467
DBPR license1616555

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after cracking raw shell eggs without first washing hands. Reviewed with all employees proper procedures for handwashing. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2024. **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door glassfront freezer in kitchen, open case of raw hamburger patties on shelf above open case of cooked sausage links. Manager moved burgers to bottom of freezer for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate05-05-4

Intermediate – Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. High temperature thermometer only – temperature range starts at 100F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used to hold dirty coffee cups. Manager removed cups to kitchen to be washed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-37-5

Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Tiles replaced in kitchen are acoustic style, not smooth coated tiles. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in back hallway storage area have visible mold like buildup and discoloration. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door in kitchen. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Bag of raw steak, still frozen, in bus pan on top of chest freezer in kitchen. Manager moved beef to cooler to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:02 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.