El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
58
Score
El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 10 violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria's latest score of 58 falls below the Arcadia average of 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw hard shell over a case of green peppers in reach in cooler, owner moved eggs to different reach in cooler on bottom shelve. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed manual can opener with food debris on it in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chorizo in the reach in cooler in the kitchen prepared the day before and not date marked or labeled, employee date marked the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler is torn on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed brown like substance on white guard in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans on shelve with water in between and not air drying properly in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
33
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed gloves not changed while changing tasks and handling soiled equipment, then ready to eat food.
12A-09-4
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. Observed beef and chicken wings stored over fish in reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 areas in kitchen with ceiling paint peeling. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 floor tiles cracked at kitchen back door entrance. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls dripping grease onto equipment.
36-68-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the self closer.
35B-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler with rusted metro shelving.
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
52
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles cracked at kitchen back door entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and chest freezer not working during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Showed operator picture. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler chorizo 53F, beef 52F, top round 53F, beef soup, 51F, chicken 50F chicken 53F, salsa 53F. Observed at front counter hibiscus water 65F. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed in walk in cooler, Observed in walk in cooler, salsa 49F, beans 49F, rice 48F, hibiscus tea 49F, top round beef 49F, chicken 47F, tripe 48F, beef 49F, cooked ham 48F, cooked chicken 48F, shell eggs 48F, cheese sauce 48F, pork 49F, queso fresco 48F, sliced cheese 48F, beef 48F, beef 48F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chorizo 53F, beef 52F, top round 53F, beef soup, 51F, chicken 50F chicken 53F, salsa 53F, hibiscus water 65F. See stop sale **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Observed 48F ambient in walk-in cooler. New stop sale issued. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 areas in kitchen with ceiling paint peeling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and chest freezer not working during inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles cracked at kitchen back door entrance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
50
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Showed operator picture. **Warning**
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed medicines and chemicals stored next to food and clean equipment. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed butter in squeeze bottle at 85F. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler chorizo 53F, beef 52F, top round 53F, beef soup, 51F, chicken 50F chicken 53F, salsa 53F. Observed at front counter hibiscus water 65F. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. chorizo 53F, beef 52F, top round 53F, beef soup, 51F, chicken 50F chicken 53F, salsa 53F, hibiscus water 65F. See stop sale **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.Observed ceviche in glass door reach in cooler marked 9/17/24. **Warning**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method during time of inspection. Observed pan of beef at 135F in bottom of reach in cooler on cook line and walk in cooler covered with plastic wrap. **Warning**
03D-15-4
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. emailed agreement in Spanish to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup in bulk sugar container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 areas in kitchen with ceiling paint peeling. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Observed cook engaged in food preparation while chewing gum. **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks near food and clean equipment throughout operation. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting on clean stored stacked food pans. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and chest freezer not working during inspection. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles cracked at kitchen back door entrance. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Observed no ambient thermometer by the front register area reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Observed plastic utensils with handles facing in at self serve salad bar area. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan covers. **Warning**
36-50-4
18
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
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.
08A-05-6
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.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator added towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
50
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose bib with no vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep top cooler cut lettuce (44F - Cold Holding). Operator closed lid to help cool and will set temperature of unit from 38F to 35F to help maintain foods at temperature during operation.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 1pan of enchiladas (51F - Cooling) from the day before. 20ea.See stopmsale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed 1pan of enchiladas (51F - Cooling) from the day before. 20ea.See cooked refried beans, cooked 10/10/23 4gallons (50F - Cooling); cooked beef (48F); pork (46F - Cooling Holding) stopmsale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef (48F); past 7 dated 10/4/23 in walk-in cooler.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. cooked beef (48F); past 7
01B-13-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
51-13-4
39
Jan 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria.
How does El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Arcadia?
El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Arcadia average of 77.
Has El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria 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 El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda Y Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants