EL PORTAL MAYA RESTAURANT
2 NE 3 ST, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
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.