EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT
6224 JOHNSON ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/25/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5: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**
- 36-34-5: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**
- 10-20-4: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**
- 05-05-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/25/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5: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
- 36-34-5: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
- 10-20-4: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
- 06-01-5: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
- 12A-07-5: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
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12-1-2024. Warning
- 08A-02-6: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
- 05-05-4: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
- 31A-11-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 10/7/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
4
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5: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
- 24-27-4: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.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door on cook line. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5: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
- 12A-27-4: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**
- 08A-04-5: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
- 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking thermometer only present. Temperature range starts at 100F.
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/7/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water inside walk in cooler. Operator mopped during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-47-4: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
- 36-34-5:Basic - Several Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked pork and cooked chicken taquitos not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered Corrected On-Site
- 02D-01-5: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
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cups and glasses stored inside hand washing sink in bar. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4: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**
- 36-73-4: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**
- 36-34-5: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**
- 01C-03-4: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-02-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors in employee restroom located next to kitchen. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense dry beans in dry storage room. Operator removed bowl Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4: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
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease under fryer in cook line. Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Several Ceiling tiles soiled with water marks in kitchen. Warning
- 08A-04-5: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-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. 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
- 35A-05-4: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
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).