MOLCAJETES MEXICAN RESTAURANT
12275 COLLIER BLVD UNIT 6
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/21/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 8-13-24 Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front doors have a large gap 8-13-24 Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods have accumulated grease and debris. 8-13-24 Repeat Violation
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. At back kitchen door.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several walls in kitchen 8-13-24 Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage, Observed oven cleaner over Worcestershire sauce. Operator moved oven cleaner Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/21/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 32-05-4:Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Mens toilet is missing back cover Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling has acoustic tiles and have accumulated debris Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed tomatillos in the kitchen and cantaloupes behind the bar both being stored directly on the floor. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At Hand washing sink near restrooms.. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Warning
- 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Front door is not self closing Warning
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood system has excessive grease buildup Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Several walls in kitchen are soiled with dust grease and debris Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Plumbing fixture leaking directly into Three compartment sink. Warning
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed servers washing glasses without sanitizer. Educated servers about proper ware washing. Servers took glasses to the Three compartment sink to be washed properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed rice and beans in non food grade containers. Observed washed tomatoes being stored in the original container while being cut on the table. Educated operator about food storage. Operator re washed tomatoes and put in a food grade container. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw select oysters being stored over cooked pork in a Reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator rearranged products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers clearing tables of dirty dishes and serving food with no hand washing in between. Educated employees about hand washing times. Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. 5-7-24 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.5-7-24 Hand washing sink has assorted boxes and cleaning supplies making it inaccessible. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Two servers and two cooks observed handling food with no certified food manager present. Food manager arrived before the end of the inspection. 5-7-24 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No soap or paper towels at bar and Three compartment sink Hand washing sinks.. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/13/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 5/7/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 05-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 1-23-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1-23-24 kitchen walls are heavily soiled with accumulated debris Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Operator unable to show any shell stock tags Admin Complaint
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: No proof of certified food manager for establishment Admin Complaint
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Four servers and two cooks serving food. No certified manager present Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Observed two servers and two cooks with no certified food manager present Admin Complaint
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Admin Complaint
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Operator unable to show forms Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
9
Basic
5
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 08B-41-4:Basic - Food being prepared on a grill outside that has no cover. Observed a flat top griddle and schwarma with El Pastor Pork cooking. Reach in cooler out doors, establishment cooking and assembling tacos outdoors.Operator broke down equipment and stopped serving food outside. Admin Complaint
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk-in cooler Warning
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed taco's being served outside with a refrigerator for cold holding ingredients Warning
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. 1-23-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1-23-24 kitchen walls are heavily soiled with accumulated debris Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes being washed with no sanitizer setup being used. Educated operator on proper sanitation. Operator had employee set up sanitizer and rewash dishes. ** Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler observed raw chicken over serrano peppers and leaking inside. Operator threw away peppers and relocated chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler observed raw chicken over serrano peppers and leaking inside. Operator threw away peppers and relocated chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Near triple sink, Hand washing sink blocked by small wares. 1-23-24 Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-07-6:Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Four servers and two cooks serving food. No certified manager present Warning
- 31A-12-4:Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. At outdoor cooking area. Operator broke down equipment and stopped serving food outside. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar area Warning
- 53B-01-5: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
- 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 18 total violations (4 high priority, 9 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 1/23/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen has acoustic ceiling tiles
- 29-13-4:Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Walk in cooler has water drainage from ceiling.
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In men's restroom and storage room observed holes in walls.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near restrooms 9-14-23 Repeat Violation
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tripe and pork thawing in triple sink with no running water. 9-14-23 Employees moved products to cold holding storage **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls in kitchen and storage room are not sealed 9-14-23 Repeat Violation
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls have accumulated debris and grease
- 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated operator about date marking tags.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 9-14-23 Hand washing sink near restroom has bucket of soapy water inside, Hand washing sink in kitchen has a purse inside. Employees moved items from sinks Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar area 9-14-23 Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/23/2024 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
9
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 28-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning draining into triple sink - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 08B-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Octopus thawing in triple sink has air conditioning drain water dripping on it. Operator moved Octopus Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near bathrooms - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 25-32-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Oyster bucket being used to store peppers in water In walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 25-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cups and sandwich size to go containers not inverted in kitchen salad station - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus being thawed with no running water - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In dry storage room in dining room - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near kitchen exit. Over kitchen entrance.v - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen is blocked by cutting board and other equipment Hand washing sink at bar area is blocked by beverages Operator moved items blocking Hand washing sinks Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Hand washing sink behind bar, is blocked by stacks of beverages this visit Hand Washing sink in kitchen is accessible **Time Extended**
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At Hand washing sink in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
- 48-04-4:- From initial inspection : Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks near storage room in dining room - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 12 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 9/14/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
10
Total
19
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Air conditioning draining into triple sink
- 08B-36-4:Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Octopus thawing in triple sink has air conditioning drain water dripping on it. Operator moved Octopus Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Near bathrooms
- 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Oyster bucket being used to store peppers in water In walk-in cooler
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Portion cups and sandwich size to go containers not inverted in kitchen salad station
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Octopus being thawed with no running water
- 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In dry storage room in dining room
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Near kitchen exit. Over kitchen entrance.v
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Educated operator about proper hand washing.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three flying insects observed near bar area and front window
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed Fifteen dead flies over kitchen entrance, above clean silverware and condiments Observed Ten live spiders above kitchen entrance door. Observed approximately Twenty small crawling insects behind silverware storage near front kitchen entrance. Two dead flies observed on prep table next to double door freezer
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server cleared dishes and then Delivered more food without a hand wash. Educated server on when to wash hands
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink in kitchen is blocked by cutting board and other equipment Hand washing sink at bar area is blocked by beverages Operator moved items blocking Hand washing sinks Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen near triple sink
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In kitchen near triple sink. Operator put soap at hand sink Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At Hand washing sink in kitchen
- 48-04-4:Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Two propane tanks near storage room in dining room
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/14/2023 revealed 19 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-32-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In kitchen, several tiles missing and broken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-30-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In kitchen near slicer, wall is unsealed drywall Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Operator unable to show tags. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Operator unable to show tags this visit Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink near triple sink, operator replenished towels Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: No paper towels at hand washing sink near triple sink this visit **Time Extended**
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with forms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided sign for operator. Operator hung sign. 1-30-23 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Observed no raw oyster consumer advisory this visit. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 2 basic).