EL MOLCAJETE RESTAURANT
2908 ROOSELVELT BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33760
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over ready to eat french fries not all products commercially packaged reach in freezer bedside fryers. Manager and employee rearranged freezer by cooking temperatures. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw garlic in oil reach in cooler 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Moved to reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled cutting boards at cook line. Soiled can opener at cook line.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked breaded steak made on oct 25th no date mark reach in cooler. Manager put date on all prepared food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 10
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles reach in cooler at cook line.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep line.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container next to clean slicer table and prep table.
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Stacked vertical pans on drying rack wet nesting.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Oil on floor under cooler near fryers.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at cook line.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets for reach in cooler opposite of cook line
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Stored food made on oct 25 shrimp, breaded steak, salsa with no cover in reach in cooler. Manger covered **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing large portions of beef intestines inside of three compartment sink standing water temp was 56F. Put under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:42 PM.
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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.