PlateScore

Molcaxete Cocina Mexicana

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12801 N Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix 85022

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD2502719

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.

90
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Aug 15, 2025 — Routine — score 75 (1 priority, 2 foundation, 0 core)Mar 26, 2026 — Routine — score 89 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 1 core)May 13, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history4 on record

2026

Aug 18, 2026Advisorynot scoredclean

Open Thursday-Sunday 11:00 AM (sign 8/18/26)

May 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed chimichurri and date marking.

Mar 26, 2026Routine2 foundation1 coreB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

PIC cannot document a certificate for a manager in food safety. Provide Prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#5 — Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal EventsPriority foundation2-501.11

Inspector's notes

No written policy for cleaning vomit and fecal matter is available in the establishment. Provided department's handout. Corrected at the time of inspection.

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2-501.11 - Priority Foundation: Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-402.12

Inspector's notes

No record for parasite destruction procedure is available for raw fish and raw shrimp used in cevice,and agua chile. Manager called food processor and will email the document. Keep the record in the establishment. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection.

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3-402.12 - Priority Foundation: Records, Creation & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source.

2025

Aug 15, 2025Routine1 priority2 foundationall corrected on siteB°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-203.12

Inspector's notes

Observed unshucked oysters inside walk-in fridge with no tag present. Informed manager of shell stock code requirements. Manager stated tag had been discarded upon receiving shipment. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-203.12 - Priority Foundation: Shellstock, Maintaining Identification. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. Predefined Comment: Shellstock tags must be kept with shellstock until sold, dated with final sale date, and maintained in chronological order for 90 days onsite. Predefined Comment: Shellstock without shellstock tags was discarded by PIC at time of inspection.

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed raw chicken, mixed cooked vegetables, and leafed kale holding 55-62*f degrees. Inside right side cookline fridge. Items had been inside unit for 2 hours per manager and moved to walk-in fridge to cool. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Predefined Comment: Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Eggs not treated to destroy Salmonellae can be stored in equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or below.

#29 — Compliance with Variance, Specialized Process, Reduced Oxygen Packaging Criteria or HACCP planPriority foundation3-502.11

Inspector's notes

Observed vacuum sealer machine onsite with no variance on file with the department. Establishment is using vacuum packing for items such as raw steaks and cooked meat products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-502.11 - Priority Foundation: Variance Requirement. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances. Predefined Comment: A variance/HACCP must be obtained prior to conducting any specialized processes. Variance/HACCP applications are available through the customer portal "Permit Center" at https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home. Additional resources can be found at https://www.maricopa.gov/3978/Food-Variances.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →