El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach

300 Sadowski Causeway, Suite 305, Key Colony Beach, FL 33051

Overview

El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach has averaged 4.4 violations per inspection across 12 routine inspections since July 2022, performing slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has recorded no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been cited in 9 of the 12 inspections, with recurring issues including employee health policy violations (appearing in 4 inspections), proper hand and arm washing failures (appearing in 4 inspections), and approved food source violations (appearing in 4 inspections). A portable fire extinguisher at the bathroom entrance was found with its gauge in the red zone during the August 2024 inspection. The most recent inspection on December 8, 2025 documented 18 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, approved food source, and time as a control for cooking. The inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

12Inspections
53Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR: December 8, 2025

El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach: Comparison to Monroe County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Monroe County Avg 7.04 violations / inspection 7.04 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Monroe County Avg 0.08 closures / facility 0.08 county average

El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher , at the bathroom entrance, gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (12)

— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach last inspected?
El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Approved food source, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach had?
El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach has had 12 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach find?
El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach was most recently inspected on December 8, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach ever been shut down?
No, El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
Has El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, El Molcajete in Key Colony Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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