Los Molcajtes Seafood
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
25
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Los Molcajtes Seafood stretching back to 2022. Los Molcajtes Seafood was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 12 violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Los Molcajtes Seafood's latest score of 25 falls below the Naples average of 81. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
4
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw pooled eggs in the same container of ready to eat corn. Operator discarded food before determining if there is a stop sale.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef was stored directly above ready to eat vegetables in the reach in cooler across from the cook top. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler beneath cook top, raw pork (50F - Cold Holding) raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods were moved to current cooler 4 hours ago. In the reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen, diced tomato (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated diced tomato had been prepped 4 hours ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler beneath cook top, raw pork (50F - Cold Holding) raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated foods were moved to current cooler 4 hours ago. In the reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen, diced tomato (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated diced tomato had been prepped 4 hours ago.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment is engaging in serving raw seafood "aguachile" operator stated dish included raw shrimp.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink near three compartment sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on menu
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator stated tamales in the freezer were prepared 3 days ago with no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed storage containers above reach in cooler stacked on each other while wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed several buckets of food being stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
25
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dry rice and beans being stored in non food grade containers. This is a repeat violation from 3-31-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Some corrective actions were taken. Some foods have been placed in food grade bag. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-15-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable. This is a repeat violation from 3-31-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles are broken and missing in several areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed tomatillos being stored on hallway floor near kitchen entrance. This is a repeat violation from 3-31-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: There is still some foods on the floor. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on concrete pad around receptacle outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
33-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 108F. Operator moved utensils to warmer location on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Utensils standing in water temp: 115 degrees Fahrenheit **Time Extended**
10-07-4
58
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed dry rice and beans being stored in non food grade containers. This is a repeat violation from 3-31-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink outside. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Hand washing sink near Three compartment sink. Operator replenished soap **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Safe staff All dated 1-14-22. All expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in the ice machine bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used as a scoop in dried beans. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceiling is not smooth and easily cleanable. This is a repeat violation from 3-31-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed cell phone on Reach in cooler, operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor tiles are broken and missing in several areas. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed tomatillos being stored on hallway floor near kitchen entrance. This is a repeat violation from 3-31-25 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease on concrete pad around receptacle outside. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open. **Warning**
33-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 108F. Operator moved utensils to warmer location on grill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
37
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with raw beef. Operator placed beef in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/24. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over raw fish at cook line. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pans stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of hand wash only. Operator removed pans. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having paper towels. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwash area. Educated operator on importance of having hand soap. Operator placed soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed precooked chicken and cooked beef not date marked.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar/salt bin at front service area.
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense drink. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic ceiling tiles in kitchen. Educated operator on having smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris and grease behind equipment at cook line, underneath fryers, and cook line entrance. Educated operator on importance of routine cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen. Educated operator on importance of having smooth and easily cleanable floors.
36-11-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of tomatillos stored on floor in hallway at kitchen entrance.
08B-47-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Hood filters and outside of flat grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler at cook line across from hand wash sink.
14-33-4
22
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, or mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
27-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceiling has acoustic ceiling tiles 4-2-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles are soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-13: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
78
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed grains, rice, salsas, sauces and portioned foods in non food grade containers. 4-2-24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-15-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing gloves without washing hands. Educated employee about handwashing **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at both Hand washing sinks in kitchen. Operator replenished soap at Hand washing sink near Three compartment sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with Consumer Advisory sign for Raw Oysters. Operator hung sign. **Warning**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at kitchen entrance is full of pots and pans. 4-2-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, or mop sink. **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At both kitchen Hand washing sinks. Operator replenished towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 operator with agreement forms. Employees completed forms before inspection was completed. 4-2-24 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Kitchen ceiling has acoustic ceiling tiles 4-2-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles are soiled **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In ice machine, observed scoop handle in contact with ice. Educated operator about handles being stored above food products. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets are soiled in kitchen. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris 4-2-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hood system is covered in accumulated grease. 4-2-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-50-4
26
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 25 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Beans, rice, cut vegetables stored in non food grade containers
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef being stored over unwashed produce in reach in cooler near front line Operator rearranged products **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. No date marking of frozen or fresh foods made over 24 hours ago
02C-01-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 100ppm. Educated operator on strength and toxicity. Operator added water **Corrective Action Taken**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of water being stored in Hand washing sink near front kitchen entrance
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen near front line 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. In double door glass refrigerator
05-06-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling has acoustic tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate current license
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In kitchen 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Kitchen floor has many missing floor tiles 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut tortillas beng stored on the floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use ladle stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Mop sink drain draining very slowly.
29-19-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen near front line 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have heavy accumulated grease and debris 5-11-23 **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Both reach in coolers in back are of kitchen
22-16-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment and broken tables outside back door
33-31-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen walls are soiled and greasy
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and beans working containers not labeled
02D-01-5
16
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
25
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired operator paid time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef over avocados. Operator removed and rearranged.
08A-14-5
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. Operator printed out form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box of tomatoes on hand washing sink. Operator removed box of tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in women restroom with no hot water.
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls in food containers.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink pipe leaking under.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor.
21-38-4
37
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for other purposes. Observed glasses in hand sink. Operator removed glasses. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Hand wash sink near triple sink holding pans and containers discussed with operator importance of hand washing sinks not used for other purposes. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Molcajtes Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Molcajtes Seafood on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Molcajtes Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Los Molcajtes Seafood.
How does Los Molcajtes Seafood compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Los Molcajtes Seafood most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Los Molcajtes Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Molcajtes Seafood have averaged around 12 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Los Molcajtes Seafood 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 Molcajtes Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Molcajtes Seafood is inspected around four times per year on average.
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