El Molcajete

300 Sadowski Causeway, Suite 305, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at El Molcajete, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “a case of tomatoes stored on floor”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Florida restaurant, which scores around 72. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Jul 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. rice (127*F - Hot Holding); Poultry (119F - Hot Holding)

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish ceviche is not identified as raw on the menu

02B-01-5

Basic - A case of tomatoes stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons

25-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. The leg to the the slicer is missing

14-11-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.0 ppm , 100 ppm , new tank was installed **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-45-4

Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Tools on top of dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**

42-02-4

Basic - No hot running water at mop sink.

27-10-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical - pvc glue, improperly stored on top of ice machine

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 45F , diced tomatoes 45F

03A-02-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense beans

14-01-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sour cream

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.

25-05-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked peppers

08A-05-6

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.chlorine test kit

16-37-1

Basic - Bowl or other container, beans, with no handle used to dispense food

14-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Beans in dry storage on floor

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Molcajete last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Molcajete on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Molcajete?

Across the inspection record, “a case of tomatoes stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Molcajete.

Has El Molcajete's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Molcajete have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Molcajete 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 El Molcajete inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Molcajete is inspected around two times per year on average.

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