Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
58
Score
Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up six times.
Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria's latest score of 58 falls below the Lake Mary average of 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - bar glass washer (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Menu advertises Fresh Lime Juice but lime juice date marked 04/01 - Chac Mojito - Koktel Ahau Pina - Chaac Mule - Cuando Calienta El Sol - Beso Ardiente - Oaxacan on the Beach - Bobby's Head Elixir - Agave Alchemist - Select Barrel Margarita - Senorita Margarita - Bendecida Y Afortunada - Dos Compadres **Admin Complaint**
52-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at bar storing pitcher of water **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk salt **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cookline employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. - peas and corn at reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
58
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
74
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached near hot water heater
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink near triple sink storing pitcher water **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at cookline **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - food containers observed in walk in cooler with old labels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door **Repeat Violation**
35B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - pork belly not in bag at chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed cilantro over shredded cheese - unwashed corn over milk **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
47
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upright hot holding unit - rice (128 - Hot Holding). Manager put into steam table for reheat
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on door hinge at cookline cooler - 1 on gasket of cookline cooler - 2 on underside of counter at steam table __TOTAL 4 live roaches Operator got rid of roaches and sanitized affected area.. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - shredded chicken (45f-52f - Cooling). Datemarked 2/18. Observed in walk in cooler in large plastic container. Discussed proper cooling method. Provided operator with cooling in Spanish handout
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at dish station storing rag and food container **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at walk next to cookline
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - pork belly in chest freezer no bag
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - wall at dish station with exposed sheet rock
36-30-4
33
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - mop sink leaking at faucet - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. - at ware wash station - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
29-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - self closing device broken - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease drum on grass - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
33-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
74
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - refried beans held overnight (45f-64f - Cold Holding) - salsa held overnight(61F - Cold Holding); **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - no soap at hand wash sink at bar
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - mop sink leaking at faucet
29-11-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. - at ware wash station
29-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon - mahi mahi
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease drum on grass
33-23-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - self closing device broken
35B-03-4
39
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by reach in cooler and stove at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in chest freezer at large stockroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set up triple sink and stop using dish machine **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored in container with rice and churros at reach in cooler at large stock room **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee rinsing out utensil at bar hand wash sink Hand wash sink at dish machine area turned off and blocked by lid **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at wait staff,cooks and dish machine area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling over bar Ceiling over stock room next to cooks line
36-36-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rice and potatoes stored on floor of stock room next to cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in chest freezer at large stockroom
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at wait staff area **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water at triple sink.Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves at walk in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by reach in cooler and stove at cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink in kitchen
35B-01-4
39
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacodos availability in a cart not washed - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Lime with stickers on them at the make cooler **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer is damaged - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the make cooler on the line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door frame is rusted out with a hole large enough for vermin to enter - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -missing a hood filter and catch pan on the line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue board in the fly trap needs to be replaced - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
35A-06-4
74
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water heater is down **Warning**
27-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue board in the fly trap needs to be replaced
35A-06-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Water leak in the stock room AC related
36-51-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -missing a hood filter and catch pan on the line
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door frame is rusted out with a hole large enough for vermin to enter
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the make cooler on the line
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Micro wave interior
22-08-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer is damaged
35B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacodos availability in a cart not washed
08B-39-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At the bar under the hand sink , Bar gun not in the drain
29-03-4
58
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm , replaced sanitizer primed and tested 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan not dated
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labled
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black moldlike substance on the white divider
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon stored thawed in the cryowrap
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cooks line
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in warm water 100°
10-07-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to the kitchen closer disconnected
35B-03-4
45
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria on file is from Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria.
How does Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria compare to other restaurants in Lake Mary?
Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cocina Maya Mexican Grill & Mezcaleria is inspected around four times per year on average.
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