EL MOLCAJETE MEXICAN RESTAURANT
1718 N GOLDENROD RD UNIT 6 & 7
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine soiled
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing front dining area
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets in mid reach in broken
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by sods fountain
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filter soiled
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet leaking kitchen
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink missing soap
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. White spray bottle with liquid no label
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Single service spoons in cup front counter not all inverted
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit expired 4-23
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front hand sink missing paper towels and soap. Operator provided soap and paper towels Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tile soiled kitchen. More at entrance of kitchen
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cook line grooved
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between cook line make table and prep table. Operator removed knives Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and filters soiled
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in back hot water faucet not working
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw non pasteurized shelled eggs over ready to eat soup and cilantro. Operator moved to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink difficult to access due to cart and counter
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Back hand sink no soap Operator provided soap Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/28/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks not chained. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen soiled.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of water on prep table. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap around back door.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of plastic bottle water stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometers in 3 door reach in and salsa reach in cooler
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar not labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 small flying insect in kitchen Called supervisor on duty Selina. Per supervisor next announced visit.
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag in direct contact with cooked rice. Operator removed bag. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Operator removed splitter and attached hose directly to faucet. Faucet has built in vacuum breaker. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Gave sign to operator. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in hand Wash sink front counter. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Gave form to operator. Operator had all employees present read sign and date form before end of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/28/2023 revealed 13 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).