Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington
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2557 South State Road 7, Wellington, FL 33414Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington has faced serious and escalating enforcement issues. The facility has been emergency-closed once, on August 24, 2021 for fly activity. Across 25 inspections, the facility accumulated 135 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2 — but the violation pattern has sharply worsened in recent months. The state has pursued 5 disciplinary actions resulting in $3,100 in fines. High-priority violations have clustered heavily around employee health policy, management awareness, proper hand and arm washing, and shell stock requirements. Employee health reporting violations and management awareness citations appeared repeatedly across inspections in late 2024 and 2025. On August 28, 2025, a routine inspection documented 24 violations including 10 high-priority findings in management awareness, shell stock requirements, handwashing, and employee health policy, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. The facility was re-inspected the following day on August 29, 2025 and complied with the call-back inspection.
Most recent closure: August 24, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington: Emergency Closure History (1)
Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (6)
Total fines on record: $3,500.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025071409 | — | Aug 28, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2025011869 | $1,200.00 | Dec 20, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2025004581 | $800.00 | Nov 13, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024020362 | $600.00 | Mar 15, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021056133 | $500.00 | Oct 25, 2021 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2021040118 | $400.00 | Aug 24, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 9 inspections38 violations · 21 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington last inspected?
- Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington last shut down?
- Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington was last shut down on August 24, 2021 for fly 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 Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington?
- The most frequently cited violations at Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington are: Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington had?
- Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington find?
- Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington ever been shut down?
- Yes, Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington has been emergency-closed 1 time 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 V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington has 6 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,500.00 in fines.
- How much has Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington been fined?
- Mole Cantina Mexicana in Wellington has been fined a total of $3,500.00 across 6 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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