LOS MOLCAJETES RESTAURANT

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser bottles stored next to utensils on table next to fryer at kitchen area, operator removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed cleaner spray bottle not identified with common name at front counter.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in tortilla chips container, employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a hibiscus bags case at front counter, operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at front counter.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - 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) Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - 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. Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of napkins stored on floor on hallway by bathrooms. Operator stored properly during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-03: Still observe.

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.

High Priority - 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.

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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). Corrected On-Site

Basic - 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.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil containers stored on floor next to unit at the kitchen entrance.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - 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.

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in 2 door reach in freezer at kitchen area. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - 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.

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. Provided form during inspection.

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 form during inspection.

Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residue in hand wash sink in kitchen area.

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in hand wash sink in kitchen area. Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in ice machine at the front counter.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks in preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing door in ice machine at the front counter.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in plastic container store in rack in front of 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat foods inside the refrigerator. The operator removed the raw eggs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed red peppers stored in a super market bag. Operator replaced the bag

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in the reach in freezer raw meat over raw breaded shrimp, not all commercially packed

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed staff cleaning the hands at the triple sink

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles in the kitchen area in disrepair

Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed the door of the reach in cooler in disrepair and showing the insulation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled