COCINA MAYA MEXICAN GRILL & MEZCALERIA
3590 N US HWY 17/ 92, SUITE 1026, LAKE MARY 32746
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 4/23/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at cookline Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - food containers observed in walk in cooler with old labels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - pork belly not in bag at chest freezer Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed cilantro over shredded cheese - unwashed corn over milk Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached near hot water heater
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink near triple sink storing pitcher water Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/23/2025 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/20/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at walk next to cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - wall at dish station with exposed sheet rock - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/20/2025 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at walk next to cookline
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - pork belly in chest freezer no bag
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - wall at dish station with exposed sheet rock
- 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. - shredded chicken (45f-52f - Cooling). Datemarked 2/18. Observed in walk in cooler in large plastic container. Discussed proper cooling method. Provided operator with cooling in Spanish handout
- 01B-36-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on door hinge at cookline cooler - 1 on gasket of cookline cooler - 2 on underside of counter at steam table __TOTAL 4 live roaches Operator got rid of roaches and sanitized affected area.. 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 in upright hot holding unit - rice (128 - Hot Holding). Manager put into steam table for reheat
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at dish station storing rag and food container Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at bar Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/24/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease drum on grass - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - self closing device broken - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. - at ware wash station - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - mop sink leaking at faucet - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/24/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1: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 - mahi mahi
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 33-29-4:Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
- 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease drum on grass
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - self closing device broken
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. - at ware wash station
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - mop sink leaking at faucet
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - refried beans held overnight (45f-64f - Cold Holding) - salsa held overnight(61F - Cold Holding); Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - no soap at hand wash sink at bar
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/23/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by reach in cooler and stove at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in chest freezer at large stockroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/26/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling over bar Ceiling over stock room next to cooks line
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink in kitchen
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by reach in cooler and stove at cooks line
- 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rice and potatoes stored on floor of stock room next to cooks line Corrected On-Site
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in chest freezer at large stockroom
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at wait staff area Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooks line
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water at triple sink.Operator turned on water Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves at walk in cooler
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set up triple sink and stop using dish machine 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. Raw beef stored in container with rice and churros at reach in cooler at large stock room Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee rinsing out utensil at bar hand wash sink Hand wash sink at dish machine area turned off and blocked by lid Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at wait staff,cooks and dish machine area Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2024 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue board in the fly trap needs to be replaced - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -missing a hood filter and catch pan on the line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door frame is rusted out with a hole large enough for vermin to enter - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the make cooler on the line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 35B-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer is damaged - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacodos availability in a cart not washed - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Lime with stickers on them at the make cooler **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue board in the fly trap needs to be replaced
- 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Water leak in the stock room AC related
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -missing a hood filter and catch pan on the line
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door frame is rusted out with a hole large enough for vermin to enter
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the make cooler on the line
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Micro wave interior
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer is damaged
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacodos availability in a cart not washed
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At the bar under the hand sink , Bar gun not in the drain
- 27-24-4:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water heater is down Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/11/2023 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 9 basic).