EL MOLCAJETE COCINA MEXICANA
2976 S RIDGEWOOD AVE · EDGEWATER · Volusia County · FL 32141
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
29 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
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. Refried beans in walk in cooler 55F in the middle, cooked previous day and stored in walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm
09-01-4High Priority – Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands – food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Putting lemon on a beverage
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. – uncooked dough storage – cooked tortilla storage
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. – Sour cream squeeze bottle out for lunch 74F. Returned to refrigeration. – In the drawers overnight, pork 45F, steak 44F. Operator iced – Chimmi churri with fresh garlic 78F. Out for 2 hours. returned to refrigeration **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Salsa 46F in the middle in large approximately 20 gallon container made previous day and in walk in cooler overnight
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – Beef 105-134F on the flattop. Cooked approximately 2 hours prior per operator. – rice 120-162F under the steam table less than 2 hours. Advised to reheat to 165F to hot hold at 135F or above.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide on the top shelf in the liquor storage area **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. – Above mop sink – outside back door
Intermediate 8
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – Slicer blade guard – interior ice machine – can opener blade – soda gun nozzles in the bar, light buildup **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Over easy eggs on the lunch menu
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer.
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Server with no proof of food handler training
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. One of the men's restrooms **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Emeliano
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several blue **Repeat Violation**
Basic 11
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Numerous flying insects in hanging fry traps in the office/liquor storage area **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sauces walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates under the steam table with visible loose debris from above
06-09-1Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 on the ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On dry storage shelving cell phone and other personal items
14-11-5Basic – Gaskets in poor repair. – walk in freezer gaskets hanging and torn – expo/salsa cooler stained and blackened.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – Exterior container with cinnamon sugar – wire shelving **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ground beef room temp. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:48 AM.
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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.