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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, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3435613
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8724639
DBPR license6013411

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority3 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#1High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. At reaching in cooler cook area raw chicken not commercially packaged store over cooked beef not commercially packaged, operator chose to discard beef and moved chicken to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#2High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At make line tomatoes cut at 11am (47F – Cooling ) at 3:35, see stop sale.

Stop Sale
#3High Priority03D-06-5

High 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. At make line tomatoes cut at 11am (47F – Cooling ) at 3:35, see stop sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 3

#4Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener At prep table soiled, operator moved to dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar area handwashing sink used for other purposes, At prep area handwashing sink used for other purposes, educated operator on use of handwashing sink.

#6Intermediate41-21-4

Intermediate – Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. At dishwashing area large bottle of green fluid with no labeling, operator labeled as containing soap. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.