El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
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3001 W Commercial Blwd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has received 25 inspections since January 2022, documenting 174 total violations — an average of 6.96 violations per inspection, significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures, but has been subject to 2 disciplinary actions totaling $760 in fines. High-priority violations recur across multiple inspections: handwashing violations (handwashing procedures, handwashing facilities, proper hand/arm washing) appeared in at least 8 inspections; food contact surface violations were cited in at least 10 inspections; proper cooking temperature violations were documented in 5 inspections; employee health policy and reporting violations were cited in at least 6 inspections; and management awareness violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. A warning was issued on July 9, 2025 following an inspection that documented 24 violations including 4 high-priority findings. Most recent inspection on October 13, 2025 documented 18 violations (2 intermediate, 6 basic) with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $760.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018025291 | $400.00 | Mar 15, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2015003283 | $360.00 | Jan 7, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on July 15, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $760.00 in fines.
- How much has El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- El Portal Maya Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $760.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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