Los Molcajetes Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
35
Score
Los Molcajetes Restaurant has been inspected eight times since 2022. Los Molcajetes Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Open dumpster lid” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 70, which Los Molcajetes Restaurant's 35 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser bottles stored next to utensils on table next to fryer at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (98F - Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheated during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed raw grouper fillets still in ROP packages in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed cooked octopus not date marked, as per operator octopus was removed from freezer last night. Operator dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in tortilla chips container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw grouper fillets still in ROP packages in reach in cooler at kitchen area, operator discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a hibiscus bags case at front counter, operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. Also on sugar container at front counter.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); at kitchen area, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs and jerky containers not identified with common names at kitchen area. Operator labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food/ice received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source. See Stop Sale. Observed cheesecake and tres leches desserts at front counter, no proof of vendor/invoice at the time of the inspection. Operator segregated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01A-05-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork thawed not date marked in reach in cooler by walk in freezer, as per operator food was removed from freezer last night. **Repeat Violation**
02C-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins stored on floor on hallway by bathrooms. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
70
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment add a walk in freezer at kitchen area.
51-16-7
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed food containers not date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed on crumble cheese container on reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo cups case being stored on floor across bathroom entrance.
25-05-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottle on preparation table at kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Nov 9, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (122F - Hot Holding) in steamer in kitchen area. As per Manager less than 4 hours. Manager proceed to Reheating. beans (189F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cut pineapple in reach in cooler near to kitchen entrance. Manager rearranged properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked sausage/potatoes and homemade salsa dated on the 10/31 on unit at kitchen area. Manager discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal iced coffee in unit at the front counter. Employee removed during inspection.
12B-13-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor next to unit at the kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at the back of the kitchen, as per Manager tiles are being replaced next week.
36-17-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2 door reach in freezer at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
50
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above cooked chorizo in reach in freezer in kitchen area. Manager rearranged properly during inspection.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,steak,chorizo,beans and white rice not date marked in reach in cooler in kitchen area, Manager dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
21-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
55
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in hand wash sink in kitchen area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine at the front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door in ice machine at the front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in plastic container store in rack in front of 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Molcajetes Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Molcajetes Restaurant on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Molcajetes Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Molcajetes Restaurant.
How does Los Molcajetes Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Los Molcajetes Restaurant most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Los Molcajetes Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Molcajetes Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Molcajetes Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Los Molcajetes Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Molcajetes Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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