Los Molcajetes
2847 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 · Permanent Food Service · License 4607737
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 7 routine inspection4 high priority (3 fixed on the spot), 7 intermediate (3 fixed on the spot), 4 basic-37
- Complaint after follow-up on Oct 7Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score43
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 3 visitsRoutine inspection
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
Observed no change to menu. No consumer advisory on menu and no asterisk to indicate raw ingredients.
Administrative complaint
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
More time given
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
At time of callback inspection, no proof of employee reporting agreements.
Administrative complaint
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
More time given
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitAug 10, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
5 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
More time given
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
More time given
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
More time given
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
More time given
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
More time given
- First visitAug 7, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Observed tilapia fillets fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaged bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. The operator discarded the fillets.
Fixed on the spot
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
Observed rice (118°F - Hot Holding) in steam table, the operator covered with a lid.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
Observed raw eggs over avocados in the reach in cooler. Observed raw pork over limes in reach in cooler. The operator relocated the items.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed approximately 10-15 live, small flying insects in prep area and near 3 compartment sink.
Intermediate7
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu, the establishment has multiple variants of ceviche on the menu, the operator confirmed the ceviche is raw. Provided a consumer advisory poster to operator, and was placed in the dining area.
Fixed on the spot
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient.
Observed no consumer advisory on menu, the establishment has multiple variants of ceviche on the menu, the operator confirmed the ceviche is raw.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Observed multiple items in reach in coolers not date marked.
Code 11, Employee health: 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 a copy via email 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 a copy via email during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen, the operator replaced the paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
Basic4
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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.
See stop sale. Observed tilapia fillets fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaged bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. The operator discarded the fillets.
Fixed on the spot
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Observed bucket of tortilla chips stored on floor. The operator relocated the item.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair.
Gasket torn on stainless reach in cooler in kitchen.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Provided a copy via email during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Reporting only1
Code 46, Exits: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked.
For reporting purposes only. Observed rear exit door locked, the operator unlocked it.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.