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EL MOLCAJETE

EL MOLCAJETE in KEY COLONY BEACH has 6 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 1.8/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2976 Ridgewood Avenue
Florida, 32141
Volusia County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13459393

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 87 F holding utensils
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Paper towel used as a food-contact surface in containers with fresh cilantro
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Out in front of the restaurant
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish Ceviche is not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu

Inspection Date: 7/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10900849

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw beef over fish in refrigerator
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwashing sink to fill up container with water
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 1/9/2025

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - A case of tomatoes stored on floor.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The leg to the the slicer is missing
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (127*F - Hot Holding); Poultry (119F - Hot Holding)
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche is not identified as raw on the menu

Inspection Date: 8/15/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Tools on top of dishwasher Corrected On-Site
  • 27-10-4:Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.
  • 22-41-4: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 , 100 ppm , new tank was installed Corrected On-Site
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 45-02-4:Portable fire extinguisher , at the bathroom entrance, gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Inspection Date: 1/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8451566

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense beans
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 45F , diced tomatoes 45F
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical - pvc glue, improperly stored on top of ice machine

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361061

  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sour cream
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**