LOS MOLCAJETES RESTAURANT
27879 S DIXIE HWY, Homestead FL 33032 · 305-247-0757
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Bar Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm). Operator added chlorine. Retest Bar Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
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. Observed inside reach in cooler by cook line shredded chicken (48F - Cold Holding); shredded beef head (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the night before.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside reach in cooler by cook line shredded chicken (48F - Cold Holding); shredded beef head (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator since the night before.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed across cook line spray bottle with cleaner not labeled.
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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 3 grouper fillets (frozen) still inside package inside reach in cooler by entrance. Operator started to remove fish from package.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed and provided to operator via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed across prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar inside plastic container at bar without label.
Feb 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser bottles stored next to utensils on table next to fryer at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in tortilla chips container, employee removed during inspection.
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a hibiscus bags case at front counter, operator stored properly during inspection.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.
Open dumpster lid.
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)
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.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins stored on floor on hallway by bathrooms. Operator stored properly during inspection.
Mar 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottle on preparation table at kitchen.
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.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo cups case being stored on floor across bathroom entrance.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Manager over 24 hours. Manager discarded food during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pico de gallo (54F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler at front counter. As per Manager over 24 hours. Manager discarded food during inspection.
Dumpster overflowing garbage.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle scoop on top of flour, at kitchen area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs container not identified with common name in kitchen area. Also observed on flour container.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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).
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor next to unit at the kitchen entrance.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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.
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2 door reach in freezer at kitchen area.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
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.