Lake Mary, Seminole County

COCINA MAYA MEXICAN GRILL & MEZCALERIA

3590 N US HWY 17/ 92, SUITE 1026, Lake Mary, FL 32746

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 16, 2026
City
Lake Mary
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 24491110

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. - bar glass washer (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

52-10-4

Detail 24491111

Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Menu advertises Fresh Lime Juice but lime juice date marked 04/01 - Chac Mojito - Koktel Ahau Pina - Chaac Mule - Cuando Calienta El Sol - Beso Ardiente - Oaxacan on the Beach - Bobby's Head Elixir - Agave Alchemist - Select Barrel Margarita - Senorita Margarita - Bendecida Y Afortunada - Dos Compadres Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 24491107

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at bar storing pitcher of water Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24491109

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl no handle used to scoop bulk salt Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 24491105

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cookline employee Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 24491108

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 24491106

Basic - Stored food not covered. - peas and corn at reach in freezer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 6Total: 6

14-01-5

Detail 24127900

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - plastic bowl used to scoop bulk salt

51-11-4

Detail 24127895

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 24127896

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

36-22-4

Detail 24127899

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at warewash station

10-08-5

Detail 24127898

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24127897

Basic - Stored food not covered. - container peas and carrots at reach in freezer Corrected On-Site

Apr 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

29-34-4

Detail 23726604

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with hose attached near hot water heater

31A-11-4

Detail 23726599

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - hand wash sink near triple sink storing pitcher water Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23726601

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

36-03-4

Detail 23726602

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at cookline Repeat Violation

35B-01-4

Detail 23726597

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. - back door

36-17-5

Detail 23726596

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - at cookline

23-03-4

Detail 23726603

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - walk in cooler fan covers dusty

16-46-4

Detail 23726600

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - food containers observed in walk in cooler with old labels Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

35B-03-4

Detail 23726598

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - back door Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23726594

Basic - Stored food not covered. - pork belly not in bag at chest freezer Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23726595

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed cilantro over shredded cheese - unwashed corn over milk Corrected On-Site

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-03-4

Detail 23571794

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at walk next to cookline - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Time Extended

36-30-4

Detail 23571795

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - wall at dish station with exposed sheet rock - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-20: Time Extended

Feb 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

03D-02-5

Detail 23571088

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. - shredded chicken (45f-52f - Cooling). Datemarked 2/18. Observed in walk in cooler in large plastic container. Discussed proper cooling method. Provided operator with cooling in Spanish handout

01B-36-5

Detail 23571092

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale.

35A-05-4

Detail 23571091

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 on door hinge at cookline cooler - 1 on gasket of cookline cooler - 2 on underside of counter at steam table __TOTAL 4 live roaches Operator got rid of roaches and sanitized affected area.. Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23571087

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in upright hot holding unit - rice (128 - Hot Holding). Manager put into steam table for reheat

31A-09-4

Detail 23571095

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. - hand wash sink at dish station storing rag and food container Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23571089

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - hand wash sink at bar Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 23571094

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

36-03-4

Detail 23571090

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - at walk next to cookline

24-08-4

Detail 23571093

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

16-46-4

Detail 23571096

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

08B-12-5

Detail 23571097

Basic - Stored food not covered. - pork belly in chest freezer no bag

36-30-4

Detail 23571086

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. - wall at dish station with exposed sheet rock

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

24-08-4

Detail 23172248

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

33-23-4

Detail 23172247

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease drum on grass - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23172252

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 23172249

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - self closing device broken - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

29-20-5

Detail 23172251

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. - at ware wash station - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 23172250

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - mop sink leaking at faucet - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 23167144

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23167151

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - refried beans held overnight (45f-64f - Cold Holding) - salsa held overnight(61F - Cold Holding); Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23167154

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23167145

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - no soap at hand wash sink at bar

06-09-1

Detail 23167148

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon - mahi mahi

24-08-4

Detail 23167149

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

33-29-4

Detail 23167143

Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.

33-23-4

Detail 23167147

Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. - grease drum on grass

14-69-4

Detail 23167152

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer

51-13-4

Detail 23167153

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

35B-03-4

Detail 23167150

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - self closing device broken

29-20-5

Detail 23167142

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink. - at ware wash station

29-11-4

Detail 23167146

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - mop sink leaking at faucet

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

35B-01-4

Detail 22673628

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22673627

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by reach in cooler and stove at cooks line - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22673629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in chest freezer at large stockroom - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-26: Time Extended

Feb 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 13

22-49-4

Detail 22654073

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set up triple sink and stop using dish machine Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22654071

High Priority - 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. Raw beef stored in container with rice and churros at reach in cooler at large stock room Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22654079

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed employee rinsing out utensil at bar hand wash sink Hand wash sink at dish machine area turned off and blocked by lid Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22654076

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at wait staff,cooks and dish machine area Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22654083

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling over bar Ceiling over stock room next to cooks line

35B-01-4

Detail 22654078

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by triple sink in kitchen

36-17-5

Detail 22654077

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor by reach in cooler and stove at cooks line

08B-47-4

Detail 22654081

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Rice and potatoes stored on floor of stock room next to cooks line Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22654074

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. White reach in chest freezer at large stockroom

10-06-5

Detail 22654080

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in direct contact with ice at wait staff area Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22654075

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over cooks line

06-01-5

Detail 22654082

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water at triple sink.Operator turned on water Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22654072

Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves at walk in cooler

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

35A-06-4

Detail 22439751

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue board in the fly trap needs to be replaced - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22439752

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -missing a hood filter and catch pan on the line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 22439753

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door frame is rusted out with a hole large enough for vermin to enter - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 22439750

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the make cooler on the line - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

35B-03-4

Detail 22439754

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer is damaged - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

08B-39-4

Detail 22439755

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacodos availability in a cart not washed - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Lime with stickers on them at the make cooler Time Extended

Sep 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

27-24-4

Detail 22277526

Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Water heater is down Warning

35A-06-4

Detail 22277528

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue board in the fly trap needs to be replaced

36-51-4

Detail 22277534

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Water leak in the stock room AC related

14-11-5

Detail 22277532

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -missing a hood filter and catch pan on the line

35B-01-4

Detail 22277530

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door frame is rusted out with a hole large enough for vermin to enter

36-17-5

Detail 22277525

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the make cooler on the line

22-08-4

Detail 22277529

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Micro wave interior

35B-03-4

Detail 22277533

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Self closer is damaged

08B-39-4

Detail 22277527

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avacodos availability in a cart not washed

29-03-4

Detail 22277531

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At the bar under the hand sink , Bar gun not in the drain

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

22-41-4

Detail 21828179

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm , replaced sanitizer primed and tested 50 ppm Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 21828181

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

02C-02-5

Detail 21828177

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Flan not dated

41-17-4

Detail 21828183

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles not labled

22-20-5

Detail 21828174

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin has a black moldlike substance on the white divider

06-09-1

Detail 21828182

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon stored thawed in the cryowrap

36-22-4

Detail 21828175

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the walk in cooler

36-17-5

Detail 21828178

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the cooks line

10-07-4

Detail 21828180

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in warm water 100°

35B-03-4

Detail 21828176

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to the kitchen closer disconnected

Oct 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

02C-01-5

Detail 21512682

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale Beef from 10/11

12A-02-4

Detail 21512687

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee was corrected before returning to work Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21512686

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon bags not opened

08B-49-4

Detail 21512683

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In the service alley coke cooler operator corrected Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21512684

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan guard in the walk in cooler

06-01-5

Detail 21512685

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef in standing water-operator turned on the water

Apr 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21000601

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At the bar glass washer 0PPM

02C-03-5

Detail 21000602

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated

02C-02-5

Detail 21000599

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Items not dated empanadas

35B-01-4

Detail 21000598

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At the back door add a door sweep

10-07-4

Detail 21000597

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop

46-01-4

Detail 21000600

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Items in front of the back door , operator removed Corrected On-Site

Nov 23, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-36-4

Detail 20680180

Basic - Ceiling tile missing.