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LOS MOLCAJETES

3367 BAYSHORE DR, Naples FL 34112 · 239.234.5027

Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats50
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103160
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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Disciplinary actions

9 cases · $4,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2024052268Jul 31, 2024Oct 3, 2024$600
7--2022046824Jul 28, 2022Dec 21, 2022$400
7--2020056367Nov 30, 2020Jun 1, 2021$600
7--2018010379Jan 24, 2018Apr 18, 2018
7--2017029519May 19, 2017Jul 12, 2017
7--2016037353Jul 14, 2016Oct 25, 2016$800
7--2016019959Apr 4, 2016May 18, 2016$800
7--2016005310Feb 2, 2016Mar 31, 2016$800
7--2015045380Oct 12, 2015Dec 30, 2015$200

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler in front of the cook line raw beef is stored above cooked shrimp. Operator moved items to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date sold.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at either hand washing sink in the kitchen. Operator provided soap for both hand washing sinks.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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 the raw oyster advisory which was displayed in the dining room.
Intermediate/02A-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Hole in or other damage to wall. There are two large holes in the wall by the dishwasher.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice in the chest freezer by the dishwasher. There is a buildup of ice inside the under counter cooler next to the triple sink.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At the bar there are knives stored between the ice bin and the reach in cooler. Operator removed the knives.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensils stored on equipment door handle between uses.there are tongs and ladles on an oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water faucet at the hand washing sink by the dish washing area is broken with sharp edges.
Basic/29-08-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. There is a buildup of meat juices that have run down the interior walls of the chest freezer by the dishwasher.
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the upright cooler in front of the cook line.
Basic/29-49-6
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Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is rice being hot held inside, and in direct contact with a non food grade to go gag on the cook line.
High priority/14-31-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is an electrical power cord across the hand washing sink by the dish washing area. Operator moved the electrical cord.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at the handwash sink on the cook line or at the bar.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Repeat Violation
No soap provided at handwash sink by the dish washing area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl with no handle inside a bag of hot held rice on the cook line.
Basic/14-01-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a heavy buildup of ice in the reach in freezer next to the ice machine and by the back door.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is grease running down the hood and wall above the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In a reach in freezer in the storage area raw beef is stored over cooked octopus and churro. The freezer is thawed, operator moved items to proper cold holding order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There us a stool with a bin od onions on top of it in front of the hand washing sink in the prep area. Operator moved the stool.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels in either the men's or women's restrooms.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. There is a gap at the bottom right corner of the back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are multiple broken tiles throughout the kitchen and ware washing area.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the reach in freezer by the back door.
Basic/14-69-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in either the men's or women's restrooms.
Basic/31B-04-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Apr 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand wash sink in the prep area is blocked by a bus tub of onions on top of a stool.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
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. All employee training expired 1/14/2025.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There us a unlabeled chemical spray bottle in the dish washing area.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Food stored on floor. There are multiple cases of food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There are no hand washing signs in the restrooms. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink on the cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the double door reach in cooler in front of the cook line raw beef is stored over cooked pork and guacamole. Operator moved items to proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In pans on a counter top, sautéed onions (76F - Hot Holding); roasted peppers (64F - Hot Holding). Operator moved the peppers and onions to the grill.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink at the bar is filled with dirty utensils. Operator cleared the hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator unable to locate signed health reporting forms. Provided operator with employee health reporting forms, employees began reading and signing the forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand washing sink by the dishwasher. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. There used to be a bucket of french fries on the floor under the hand washing sink on the cook line. Operator moved the fries to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the reach in freezer in front of the produce cooler.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink on the cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The shelves in the produce walk in cooler are rusted and pitted.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. An employee went outside, re-entered the kitchen and handled a clean knife and unwashed head of lettuce without washing hands. Educated the operator and employee on proper hand washing. Employee washed his hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the three door reach in cooler raw sausage is stored over flour tortillas and lettuce. Operator moved the sausage to proper storage order.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.employee exited and re-entered the building an handled clean utensils while wearing the gloves that he had on prior to leaving the building.
High priority/12A-09-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On a table in the prep area there is cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding). Operated moved the cut lettuce to a cooler. Corrective action taken.
High priority/03A-02-5
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a bowl inside a container of beans and a pot with no handle in a container of rice.
Basic/14-01-5/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. The door gaskets on the three door reach in cooler are damaged.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. There are cases of chicken stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator trailer. Operated moved the chicken to proper storage.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a heavy buildup of drease on the hood around the filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. There is standing water in the under counter cooler by the dishwasher.
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.there are two boxes of beef liver thawing on a table at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The shelves in the produce walk-in cooler are rusted and pitted.
Basic/14-17-4
Dec 6, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is rice in direct contact with a plastic to go bag in the steam table.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottle of the make table cooler across from the flat top grill raw beef is stored over garbanzo beans. In the walk-in cooler trailer raw beef is stored over cooked rice.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · In the upright cooler next to the slicer raw beef is stored over corn tortillas. Admin Complaint
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of ground black pepper.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Inside the refrigerator trailer there are cases of potatoes, raw chicken, buss tubs of cooked pork, sauces and assorted vegetables stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Dec 6, 2023 · Time Extended
Nov 29, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm).
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. There is rice in direct contact with a plastic to go bag in the steam table.
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the bottle of the make table cooler across from the flat top grill raw beef is stored over garbanzo beans. In the walk-in cooler trailer raw beef is stored over cooked rice.
High priority/08A-05-6/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the upright reach in cooler by the slicer raw beef is stored over cooked pork.
High priority/08A-20-5/Warning
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. There is a plastic ramekin inside a container of ground black pepper.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Inside the refrigerator trailer there are cases of potatoes, raw chicken, buss tubs of cooked pork, sauces and assorted vegetables stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Sep 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · The oyster tags are not marked with the last date sold. Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand wash sink by the dish pit is blocked by a stool with a case of tomatoes on top and the base of a blender inside of f it., the hand sink on the cooks line has a hotel pan and baine marie inside of ir.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · There is the base to a blender inside the hand sink and a stool and milk crate in front of the hand sink by the dish pit. Time Extended
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/Warning/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · The employees have not read and signed the previously provided employee health reporting agreements. Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand sink on the cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · There is no soap at the hand sink on the cook line or the hand sink by the dish pit. Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · Time Extended
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop handle is in the ice in the ice machine behind the bar?
Basic/10-08-5/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · The handle of the metal ice scoop is in contact with the ice inside the ice machine behind the bar. Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs and a ladle hanging from the oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · There are tongs hanging from the oven door handle. Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink by the dish pit or on the cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Sep 25, 2023 · No hand washing sign at the hand sink at the bar, on the cook line ir by the dish pit. Time Extended
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tags are not marked with the last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand wash sink by the dish pit is blocked by a stool with a case of tomatoes on top and the base of a blender inside of f it., the hand sink on the cooks line has a hotel pan and baine marie inside of ir.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
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/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. There is no soap at the hand sink on the cook line.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. There are multiple broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scoop handle is in the ice in the ice machine behind the bar?
Basic/10-08-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs and a ladle hanging from the oven door handle.
Basic/10-20-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand sink by the dish pit or on the cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.