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EL MOLCAJETE

300 SADOWSKI CAUSEWAY, SUITE 305, Key Colony Beach FL 33051

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5428423
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish Ceviche is not identified as a raw item on the menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Out in front of the restaurant
High priority/29-34-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Fish Ceviche is not identified as raw or undercooked on the menu
Intermediate/02B-01-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 87 F holding utensils
Basic/10-07-4
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
Basic/38-01-4
Paper towel used as a food-contact surface in containers with fresh cilantro
Basic/21-05-5
Jul 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.raw beef over fish in refrigerator
High priority/08A-20-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwashing sink to fill up container with water
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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)
High priority/03B-01-6
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
Intermediate/02B-01-5
A case of tomatoes stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Equipment in poor repair. The leg to the the slicer is missing
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks and spoons
Basic/25-02-4
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.
High priority/22-45-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Tools on top of dishwasher
Basic/42-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No hot running water at mop sink.
Basic/27-10-4
Portable fire extinguisher, at the bathroom entrance, gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
/45-02-4
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Poultry 45F, diced tomatoes 45F
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical - pvc glue, improperly stored on top of ice machine
High priority/41-10-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense beans
Basic/14-01-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over sour cream
High priority/08A-05-6
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Single-service articles improperly stored.
Basic/25-05-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.