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EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT

2 NE 3 ST, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
May 12, 2026
Type
Complaint Full
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
12
Jurisdiction
Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL

Violations (12)

  • 03B-01-6CriticalCorrected on site

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 14-31-5CriticalCorrected on site

    Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.

    High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

    High Priority

  • 14-11-5

    Equipment in poor repair.

    Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at two door bar cooler in disrepair.

    Basic

  • 36-73-4

    Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

    Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris behind cooler in kitchen, next to front kitchen entrance.

    Basic

  • 36-17-5

    Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.

    Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles is disrepair inside kitchen.

    Basic

  • 08B-63-4

    Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit without a lock, in a customer/nonsecure area.

    Basic - 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.

    Basic

  • 29-11-4

    Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

    Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from pipe under kitchen hand wash sink.

    Basic

  • 27-24-5Corrected on site

    Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 31B-02-4Corrected on site

    No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

    Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 22-20-5Repeat

    Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 27-16-4Corrected on site

    Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

    Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

    Intermediate

  • 14-01-5Corrected on site

    Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

    Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop stored inside cooked white rice, no handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.