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 5
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Cooked onions , cooked cactus , cooked peppers 100 F at 11:30 am cooked at 9:00 am . Reviewed proper cooling procedures with manager . Food discarded . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-36-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked onions , cooked cactus , cooked peppers 100 F at 11:30 am cooked at 9:00 am . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Carnitas 52 F , in glass door cooler made previous day. No temperatures taken today . Manager discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Carnitas 52 F , in glass door cooler made previous day. No temperatures taken today . Reviewed regular monitoring of food temperatures with manager . Manager discarded food **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored,next to cutting boards on shelf under prep table in kitchen . Reviewed with manager . Manager relocated chemicals **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Patty missing certificate . Reviewed with manager
Basic 10
24-07-4Basic – Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Spatulas stored between wall and mop sink . Reviewed with operator . Operator placed spatulas in triple sink to clean **Corrective Action Taken**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items ( cellphone) stored on slicer. Employee relocated phone Keys stored on shelf above prep table . Employee relocated keys . **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation,at cook line. Reviewed with manager
08B-38-4Basic – Food ( bottles of water ) stored on floor in storage room. Manager relocated water **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in front counter area . Reviewed with manager . Ice scoop relocated **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed in food preparation area on prep table at cook line . Manager relocated bug zapper **Corrected On-Site**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface at cook line
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line Reviewed with manager .
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name in storage area . Reviewed with manager .Manager labeled containers **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 11:56 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.