Mayas Grill
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Mayas Grill has 11 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Palm City restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris and mold like substance inside warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
16-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable- numerous cracks in the floor times throughout the kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues/ walls have heavy mold like buildup **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with heavy rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
30
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef touched raw chicken with gloves then immediately handled spatulas. Gloves not changed in between. Educated chef on site. Hands washed gloves changed **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (112F - Hot Holding); in warmer. Out less than four hours. Removed. Chef advised to reheat to 165F
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork over carrots walk in cooler Advised manager to remove **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
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 chicken over raw beef not commercially packaged in freezer unit Advised manager to remove
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Walk in cooler vent covers unclean
36-34-5
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 defrosted in two door glass sliding unit
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In missing floor tiles infront of hand sink
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between wall and counter near steam table
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink end of cook line unclean
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers in flip top
08B-39-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bucket
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In front of hand sink near dish machine
36-32-5
35
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw chicken fingers over ice cream black reach in freezer cook line. Both products removed from commercial packaging. Observed Raw salmon over ice cream (not in commercial packaging) white chest freezer. Operator stored all properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); green salsa (45F - Cold Holding) Observed in overfilled pans on shallow ice bath in kitchen area. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for 30 minutes. Operator reduced amount of product in pans and fully submerged products in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Sanitizer spray stored next to sugar packets on shelf across from cook line. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Bodily fluids procedure sent to operator.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips for chlorine sanitizer at time of inspection.
16-37-1
52
Apr 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed beef patty in thank you to go bag in reach in freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties over creamed spinach in reach in cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date mark, chicken soup reach in cooler. Operator states made 3 days ago. No date mark, salsa walk in cooler. Operator states made 2 days ago. Operator labeled all products. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels, hand wash sink in bar area. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cheese sauce (108F - Cooling) 1:20 since 12:55 - 108F at 1:35. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator split product in half and put in ice batch to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloths on cook line make table cutting board. Educated operator on proper use and storage. Operator provided clean wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
52
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mayas Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mayas Grill on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mayas Grill?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mayas Grill.
How does Mayas Grill compare to other restaurants in Palm City?
Mayas Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm City average of 81.
Has Mayas Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mayas Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mayas Grill 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 Mayas Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mayas Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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