Inspection Report

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EL MOLINO RESTAURANT

1989 S MILITARY TRL · WEST PALM BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33415

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3602874
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10887204
DBPR license6013411

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing cut limes at bar Removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority12A-09-4

High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef touched garbage bag with gloves and then peeler with the same gloves. Chef changed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (53F – Cooling) at 10:24 am to 52F at 10:42 am since 10:00 am; in flip top cooler end of cook line. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within four hours. Operator placed in ice **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Outside walk in cooler

#2Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Sugar at bar

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.