El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West
1500 Bertha St, Key West, FL 33040
El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West has accumulated 22 violations across 4 inspections dating from June 2024 to February 2026, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in every inspection, including the most recent on February 24, 2026. Hand washing and proper hand/arm washing violations were cited repeatedly across three inspections. High-priority violations for approved food sources and shell stock requirements were also documented in multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: February 24, 2026
El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West: Comparison to Monroe County Averages
El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West: Full Inspection History — DBPR (4)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West last inspected?
- El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West are: Employee health policy, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sanitizing.
- How many health inspections has El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West had?
- El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West has had 4 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West find?
- El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West ever been shut down?
- No, El Molcajete Restaurant in Key West 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 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 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.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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