How many health inspections has EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA had?

EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA ever been shut down?

No, EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA?

The most frequently cited violations at EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA

2233 SE HWY 70, Arcadia, FL 34266

DeSoto County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RESTAURANTE MEXICANO EL DORADO MAYA LLC · License: SEA2400303

EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA in Arcadia, FL has 23 inspections on record with 170 total violations (7.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

170Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 22, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Apr 22, 2025 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 20 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Oct 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 4, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Nov 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Sep 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Jun 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 13, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 22, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 31, 2017 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 16, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

May 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 3, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the DeSoto County average of 0.18 closures per facility. It has averaged 7.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.95.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA had?: EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA ever been shut down?: No, EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA?: The most frequently cited violations at EL DORADO MAYA RESTAURANTE MEXICANO TIENDA Y TAQUERIA are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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