El Molcajete Restaurant.

1506 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10472

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, El Molcajete Restaurant. has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Bronx restaurants, the typical score is 77; El Molcajete Restaurant. is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.

02B

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

May 20, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

06F

Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.

04C

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.

06C

After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.

02H

10F

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

May 2, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.

06B

Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.

09C

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Molcajete Restaurant. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Molcajete Restaurant. on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Molcajete Restaurant.?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Molcajete Restaurant..

How does El Molcajete Restaurant. compare to other restaurants in Bronx?

El Molcajete Restaurant. most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Bronx average of 77.

Has El Molcajete Restaurant.'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Molcajete Restaurant. have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Molcajete Restaurant. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is El Molcajete Restaurant. inspected?

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

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