El Molcajetes
901 10th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105455
What drove the grade
Employee eating while preparing food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 22 complaint inspection2 basic-2
- Safety score98
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitSep 22, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic2
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating while preparing food.
Observed an employee eating in the kitchen while preparing food. Operator removed the food.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
Operator closed it.
Fixed on the spot
Earlier inspections 1
A95Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 29, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Observed container of dry tortilla flour not labeled. Operator label container.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Observed ice scoop in direct contact with ice. Operator removed ice scoop.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed cardboard lined shelves on dry storage shelf near cook line. Operator removed cardboard.
Fixed on the spot
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Repeat violation
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.