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EL MOLCAJETES

EL MOLCAJETES located in PALMETTO has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 4.4/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 7 months ago · 5 reports on file

901 10 ST E

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

7/30/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10879876

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board heavily grooved. Owner threw away. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with cornstarch not labeled. Owner labeled container. Corrected On-Site

1/15/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8864233

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board in kitchen heavily grooved.
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open employee lemonade with no lid on food storage shelf in kitchen. Observed employee bottled water in reach in ice bath. Operator removed both drinks. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet plastic drink cups stacked at wait station.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tray of fish in kitchen freezer not covered. Observed a pan of beef and a pan of fish uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator covered products. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front kitchen hand sink. Operator replaced towels. Corrected On-Site

8/19/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8783763

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed large pots hanging on wall directly below ceiling not inverted.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a red and green grooved cutting boards heavily grooved. Manager threw out and replaced with new board. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee with I watch and bracelets on. Employee removed watch and bracelets. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5: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. Observed some employees expired training.

11/28/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8468390

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/9/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8382155

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved green cutting board. Owner threw away. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not label. Owner labeled. Corrected On-Site