El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach
Last inspected:
1989 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach has accumulated 212 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.4 violations per visit. The facility has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $7,160 in fines, with the largest penalty at $1,800. Since March 2024, inspectors have recommended administrative complaints on nine separate occasions, with repeated high-priority violations in hand washing, employee health reporting, and food contact surface sanitation. Most recent inspections in December 2025 found 17 violations, followed by a callback inspection citing 7 additional violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
6.4
violations / inspection
6.4 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (8)
Total fines on record: $9,160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026008946 | $2,000.00 | Dec 10, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2025010757 | $1,500.00 | Nov 18, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025027902 | $1,500.00 | Feb 13, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024050126 | $800.00 | Jul 30, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2024018941 | $1,800.00 | Mar 7, 2024 | Tampa | |
| 2--2023055761 | $600.00 | Sep 19, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023008274 | $800.00 | Jan 27, 2023 | Tampa | |
| 2--2021049144 | $160.00 | Sep 17, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (34)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections29 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach last inspected?
- El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach had?
- El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach has had 34 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach find?
- El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach ever been shut down?
- No, El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 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 El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $9,160.00 in fines.
- How much has El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach been fined?
- El Molino Restaurant in West Palm Beach has been fined a total of $9,160.00 across 8 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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