El Dorado Maya Restaurante Mexicano Tienda y Taqueria

2233 SE Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL 34266 · Permanent Food Service · License 2400303

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 24, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 24 routine inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug242026

Routine inspection

8 violations found

First visitAug 24, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw tilapia over a container of soup in the reach in cooler in kitchen, operator moved the tilapia.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Observed raw beef over bags of French fries in reach in freezer back of kitchen, operator moved beef.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  Observed on menu Ceviche and tilapia is not identify that is raw, operator corrected by end of inspection.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed manual can opener soiled with food debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with food debris in it.
Basic3
- Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
  Observed a tube of raw ground beef thawing in sink in a bucket, owner corrected.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
  Observed soufflé cup in container of Oregano, operator took out.
  Fixed on the spot
  Equipment in poor repair.
  Observed torn gasket on reach in cooler on cook line.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.