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EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA

2233 SE HWY 70

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992673

  • 22-20-5: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.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 areas in kitchen with ceiling paint peeling. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed 2 floor tiles cracked at kitchen back door entrance. Repeat Violation
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls dripping grease onto equipment.
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the back door missing the self closer.
  • 14-17-4: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.
  • 08A-17-6: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. Observed beef and chicken wings stored over fish in reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-09-4: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.

Inspection Date: 10/3/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8993640

  • 14-11-5: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**
  • 36-17-5: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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8992460

  • 36-32-5: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**
  • 14-11-5: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**
  • 36-17-5: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**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**
  • 36-50-4: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**
  • 01B-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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 29-34-4: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**

Inspection Date: 10/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8769675

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup in bulk sugar container. Warning
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 2 areas in kitchen with ceiling paint peeling. Warning
  • 12B-09-5: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-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drinks near food and clean equipment throughout operation. Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed wet nesting on clean stored stacked food pans. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler and chest freezer not working during inspection. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.Observed 2 floor tiles cracked at kitchen back door entrance. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.Observed no ambient thermometer by the front register area reach in cooler. Warning
  • 25-06-4: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
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan covers. Warning
  • 02C-01-5: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
  • 01B-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
  • 03A-02-5: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
  • 03B-01-6: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
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Observed medicines and chemicals stored next to food and clean equipment. Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Showed operator picture. Warning
  • 03D-15-4: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
  • 11-26-1: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

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525256

  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08A-05-6: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.
  • 03A-02-5: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.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator added towels. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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

Inspection Date: 10/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8370866

  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Inspector provided handout at inspection.
  • 03D-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
  • 02C-01-5: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.
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. cooked beef (48F); past 7
  • 01B-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
  • 03A-02-5: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.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed outside hose bib with no vacuum breaker.