EL MOLCAJETE RESTAURANT
1500 BERTHA ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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 kitchen cooked pork (120F – Hot Holding); chicken soup (128F – Hot Holding) according to manager placed out 90 minutes ago. Operator placed food items on top of stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed fish ceviche offered, no identified on menu as a raw item. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 3
32-04-4Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed on employee bathroom.
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator stored scoop with handle upwards. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 11:15 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.