EL MOLINO RESTAURANT
1989 S MILITARY TRL · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33415
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler beef tongue (45-47F). Per operator food was made yesterday at 5pm. Per operator food was placed into walk in cooler after to cool down. Observed cooling uncovered and in large container. See stop sale.
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed in flip top cooler #2; raw shell eggs (62F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Eggs held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved eggs to walk In cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler beef tongue (45-47F). Per operator food was made yesterday at 5pm. Per operator food was placed into walk in cooler after to cool down. Observed cooling uncovered and in large container. See stop sale.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fryer; fries (100F – Hot Holding). Observed food stored in fryer under no temperature control. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed fries into oven to reheat to 165F. Observed soup (118-184F – Hot Holding) stored on grill. Observed some parts out of temperature. Operator placed soup into steam table. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in walk in cooler (salad 55F at 10:50 to 55F at 11:05 (ambient cooling since 10:00)). At this current rate of cooling salad will not reach 41F or below within four hours. Observed cooling in large container and covered. Advised operator to use shallow pans and uncover. Operator placed salad into shallow pan and placed back in to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 2
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at cook line.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:01 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.