EL MOLCAJETE RESTAURANT
1500 BERTHA ST · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fish stored supermarket bags inside the reach in freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beef (47 F – Cold Holding); chicken (47 F – Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler across from the stove. As per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed food inside the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 3
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche is not identified as raw food in the menu.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Basic 6
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed equipment is not working properly, thermometer is at 52°F. Operator was advised to discontinue the use of the equipment.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container and water bottles stored on the floor. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a utensil stored in standing water at 82°F . Employee reheated the water to 135°F. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
29-03-4Basic – Waste Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at the mop sink. The drainage is covered and the waste water draining onto the floor by the employee bathroom.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:41 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.