EL MOLCAJETE COCINA MEXICANA

Name: EL MOLCAJETE COCINA MEXICANA
Address: 2976 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, EDGEWATER, FL, 32141, US
Rating: 46.2

2976 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, EDGEWATER, FL 32141

License #7407175

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46.2 Grade F / 100

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July 20, 2026 · 9 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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EL MOLCAJETE COCINA MEXICANA in EDGEWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 46.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 20, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 38 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 30 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 20, 2026 shows 9 observation rows: 1 critical, 3 major, and 5 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Floating in sauces in walk in cooler - dry storage items
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - All posted certificates expired - Employees provided what appears to be falsified food manager certification. 2 NRFSP certificates provided with same certificate number.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Bottom prep table
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast menu over easy eggs
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of corn, oil, storage closet. Onions in the kitchen
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving and fan covers walk in cooler
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink in the kitchen.
[03A-02-5] Walk in cooler - poblano sauce 48F, red sauce 45F, Sour cream squeeze bottle 45F Per operator, temperatures 36-37

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.Salsa poblano 6/3
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Floating in sauces in walk in cooler - dry storage items
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Expo area
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind three compartment sink in the kitchen.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on microwave Sweater in dry storage
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Bag of corn, oil, storage closet. Onions in the kitchen
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over wraps
[50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - All posted certificates expired - Employees provided what appears to be falsified food manager certification. 2 NRFSP certificates provided with same certificate number.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Raw beef and ground beef 58F, 62F, 64F. Delivered in the morning, left out for an hour, and moved to the freezer per employees. - Cut raw beef 72F on the prep table, after cutting, waiting for an employee to portion. Advised to return to refrigeration until ready to portion. - sour cream squeeze bottle 52F, chicken 44F, sauce 45F bottom right cookline cooler - Portioned salsa 51F. Sitting next to chips at start of inspection and moved to the cooler.
[22-41-4] 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
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Walk in cooler
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
[53B-02-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Front of the house employee on duty
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked and cooled after first employee arrived at 10 per employee. beans 62F (cooling @ 11:40 ); chicken 46 F (cooling 11:40); At 12:37, beans 60F, chicken 45F
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 124-134F below steam table with no time or temp control for safety
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving and fan covers walk in cooler
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Sugar
[02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast menu over easy eggs
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Alongs walls under equipment

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