El Portal Maya Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
64
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at El Portal Maya Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near seven violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
By comparison, the average Hollywood facility scores 75, putting El Portal Maya Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
14
Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat beans in flip top,cooler. Operator inverted foods **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper shell stock maintance
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cups in bar hand sink. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Standing water on floor outside of rest room from potted plant 2. Standing water in employee bathroom. Employee mopped water from both locations **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Objectionable odor coming from men's restroom
36-64-5
64
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of raw beef stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-23: Observed at callback container of bananas stored on floor operator elevated **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed at flip top cooler cheese (42-50F - Cold Holding). Observed overfilled in unit. Per operator food transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator moved food to freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today 2. Observed at Brown cooler cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit for more than four hours. see stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tomato sauce (121F - Hot Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food on stove to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired DEC 1 2025 **Warning**
50-17-3
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 open chicken over raw open beef in glass freezer. Operator inverted food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Brown cooler cheese (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit for more than four hours. see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup stored in employee bar hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of manager certification **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired 12/2025 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at kitchen hand sink. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored ready to eat beef in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of raw beef stored on floor in kitchen. Operator elevated food **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen contains food debris **Warning**
22-08-4
27
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food stored under dripping water line. Pan of house portioned milk beverages in walk-in cooler directly under dripping water from cooling unit. Beverage lids and pan holding water.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser at front counter batteries dying - barely dispensing soap.
31B-06-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles above cook line and prep area - not smooth for easy cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1) Visible water damage to multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen. 2) Damaged tiles in small dry store room by office.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Mold like buildup on tile around AC vent in dry store room by office. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottled beverages on floor in store room by office.
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Pan of house portioned milk beverages in walk-in cooler directly under dripping water from cooling unit. Beverage lids and pan holding water. See stop sale.
08B-52-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In front counter slide top beverage cooler containing milk and whipped butter. Manager added ambient thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In Sub Zero reach in cooler by door, employee unopened beverage bottles.
12B-13-4
52
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
05-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-25: Observed at callback inspection same. Tongs on both oven door handles. **Time Extended**
10-20-4
78
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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**
08A-02-6
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**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2024. **Warning**
50-17-3
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**
05-05-4
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**
31A-11-4
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**
36-37-5
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**
36-34-5
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**
10-20-4
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**
06-01-5
43
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs for order and continued to prep other good items without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed with manager to explain proper handwashing procedures with employee going forward. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler, containers of raw cut up beef on shelf above bags of carrots and potatoes. Manager rearranged items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking thermometer only present. Temperature range starts at 100F.
05-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen have dust and grease buildup in front of cookline. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At front counter, coffee mugs and to go cups beside hand wash sink exposed to splash.
24-27-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. 1) Container of sugar by espresso machine at front vintner not labeled. Employee labeled. 2) Container of oil by cook line missing label. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups and glasses stored inside hand washing sink in bar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and cooked chicken taquitos not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk in cooler. Operator mopped during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1. Container with fryer oil in storage area, 2. Bag with corn flour in storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Several Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Working containers of food( white sugar) removed from original container not identified by common name in coffee station. Operator labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Dec 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer in cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Several Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom located next to kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
32-04-4
70
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container with raw chicken stored over bags of unwashed carrots inside walk in cooler. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
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. Container with raw chicken stored on top sealed bag with raw pork inside chest freezer in kitchen. Operator moved raw chicken to another freezer and stored correctly. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on shelf next to sealed bags of beans in dry storage room. Storage room is in a separate room from cook line. Operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. **Warning**
01C-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom located next to kitchen. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dry beans in dry storage room. Operator removed bowl **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches on floor under dish machine in kitchen. 1 dead roach on floor in employee restroom located next to exit door in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer in cook line. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Several Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen. **Warning**
36-34-5
41
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles water damage in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Women bathrooms, hole in entrance door, from the inside, bottom from the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-15: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front Counter-Plastic container and cup inside sink, Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. WIC- Several containers of food prep on 3/28/23, not dated. Employee date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster emailed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles water damage in cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dry storage rack. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Women bathrooms, hole in entrance door, from the inside, bottom from the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter, manager placed sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**
29-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -RIF- gaskets with build up of food debris -three top doors of chest freezers, with build up of mold like substance -Left side of hood filters in cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Several tiles with water damage around dining room and kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ladies bathrooms door is broken from the inside middle part, bottom part from the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-24-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Portal Maya Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Portal Maya Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Portal Maya Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Portal Maya Restaurant.
How does El Portal Maya Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
El Portal Maya Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has El Portal Maya Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Portal Maya Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Portal Maya Restaurant 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 Portal Maya Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Portal Maya Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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