Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar six times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN POTS/PANS AND UTENSILS BEING STORED HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST NOT STORE CLEAN DISHWARES AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY, PEELING PAINT ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE THREE DOOR TALL GLASS DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST & PEELING PAINT, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACK SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Apr 30, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Apr 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE FURNACE CLOSET.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF EXCESSIVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 17, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Mar 14, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN WATER HEATER CLOSET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS (WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK) WITH NO SOAP AVAILBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REFILL SOAP DISPENSERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR
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Jun 28, 2022
License
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF HANDSINK CABINET INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE (IN BAR AREA) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND THE BAR AND FLOORS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar.
Has Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Molcajetes Restaurant Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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