EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT

Name: EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT
Address: 2 NE 3 ST, POMPANO BEACH, FL, 33060, US
Rating: 66.6

2 NE 3 ST, POMPANO BEACH, FL 33060

License #1620767

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66.6 Grade F / 100

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EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT in POMPANO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 66.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 12, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 31 total violations — 7 critical, 11 major, 13 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 12, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink, located next to triple sink. Operator provided.
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris behind cooler in kitchen, next to front kitchen entrance.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of yellow mold like substance inside ice machine, at bar.
[08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit without a lock, in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed no lock on chest freezer, stored in dining room.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (129F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (130F - Hot Holding). Per operator, food stored out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator reheated foods to 165F or above during inspection.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed 81F hot water at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator readjusted water heater temperature. Water temperature corrected to 87F.
[29-11-4] Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under kitchen hand wash sink.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at two door bar cooler in disrepair.
[14-31-5] Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag stored in direct contact with cooked white rice inside pot, at cook line. Operator removed.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles is disrepair inside kitchen.
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop stored inside cooked white rice, no handle. Operator removed.
[27-24-5] Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 81F hot water at triple sink. Operator adjusted water heater temperature. Hot water temperature corrected to 118F.

Disposition: Administrative determination recommended
[01B-02-5] 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. In low boy cooler, Raw Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork (53F - Cold Holding). ; House made Salsa (46F - Cold Holding). In front display case. Per operator foods not prepped or portioned today, foods held in unit for over 5 days. Tres Leche (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, food held in unit since yesterday. Employee discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over raw cabbage in reach in cooler dry storage area. Employee rearranged for proper storage.
[11-27-4] 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. Provided poster to manager.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled with food debris and grooves.
[25-06-4] Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service containers stored in upright position on rack in kitchen, next to flip top cooler. Employee inverted containers.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled in kitchen, next to handwashing sink.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to manager.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager, Jose Salinas expired on 10/26/25.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to tabletop mixer.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1).Raw chicken stored over salsa in low boy cooler. 2).Raw beef stored over cream sauce in reach in cooler. Employee rearranged items for proper storage.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In low boy cooler, Raw Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Pork (53F - Cold Holding). ; House made Salsa (46F - Cold Holding). In front display case. Per operator foods not prepped or portioned today, foods held in unit for over 5 days. Tres Leche (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today, food held in unit since yesterday. Employee discarded foods. See Stop Sale.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left interior of ice machine soiled with black mold-like substance. Manager started cleaning ice machine.

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