El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater
Last inspected:
2976 S Ridgewood Ave, Edgewater, FL 32141El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater has accumulated 460 violations across 48 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.6 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for rodent and roach activity. Fire inspections repeatedly cited blocked exit paths, with scooters obstructing a back door exit in 2025 and 2026. The restaurant has faced 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,600 in fines, with the largest penalty at $600. In January 2026, inspectors documented 29 violations including 10 high-priority findings, followed by another inspection four days later citing 16 violations with ongoing non-compliance concerns.
Most recent closure: February 27, 2025 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater: Comparison to Volusia County Averages
This Facility
10
violations / inspection
10 violations per inspection
Volusia County Avg
5.87
violations / inspection
5.87 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Volusia County Avg
0.18
closures / facility
0.18 county average
El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater: Emergency Closure History (2)
El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025031056 | $200.00 | Jan 3, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2025014016 | $400.00 | Feb 27, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 4--2022055778 | $400.00 | Oct 27, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2019032603 | $600.00 | May 20, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Scooters in front of back door - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-26: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Scooters in front of back door
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Blocked by large artificial plant, exit in dining room between restrooms
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (51)
— 5 inspections65 violations · 42 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 10 inspections64 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections33 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 10 inspections65 violations · 39 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections31 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater last inspected?
- El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 20, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- When was El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater last shut down?
- El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater was last shut down on February 27, 2025 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater had?
- El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater has had 51 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater find?
- El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater was most recently inspected on July 20, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Extension given, pending.
- Has El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater ever been shut down?
- Yes, El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,600.00 in fines.
- How much has El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater been fined?
- El Molcajete Cocina Mexicana in Edgewater has been fined a total of $1,600.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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