LA MORENITA MEXICAN GRILL INC
29607 SW 162 AVE, Homestead FL 33033 · 786-339-8669
Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator discarded solution.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicharron over salsa inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator properly rearranged.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fresco cheese (49F - Cold Holding) inside flip top across cook line. As per opera for less than an hr. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed triple sink added and hand sink was moved at front counter no plans were submitted.
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator provided and posted at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser inside spray bottle without label over triple sink at tortilleria.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair over tortilla oven at tortilleria area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed underlined trays not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed license with 44 units but establishment has 68 units.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Discussed and provided to operator. Operator printed and posted.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed at front counter. Observed at tortilleria area.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above cooked pork in standing unit at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tortilla mix with pork (49F - Cold Holding) across flat grill, as per employee less than 35 minutes. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (92F - Hot Holding) next to stove, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands on 3 compartment sink at front counter. Coached employee on proper procedures.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator provided soap during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans,cooked rice and cooked pork containers not date marked as per employee over 24 hours, inside standing unit at kitchen area. Employee dated food during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by dishwashing area.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and sliced ham not separate in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked potatoes in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed portioned raw chicken and portioned raw steak not separate in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe employee obtaining water from hand wash sink to filled a pot.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,steak and chicken containers not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and utensils on middle compartment. Coached employee on proper set up 3 compartment sink.
Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 44 seats with approximately 68 seats in total at the time of the inspection.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area.
Food stored on floor. Observed chip bag stored on kitchen floor, employee removed and stored properly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Jan 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak being stored above cut onions inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored above raw steak inside reach in cooler at kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.. Observed cooked steak (53F - Cold Holding)on unit at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee discarded during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (53F - Cold Holding)on unit at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee discarded during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at kitchen area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked un unit by dining area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container l
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at kitchen area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside cooked rice container.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified next to stove at kitchen area.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breast stored above cooked beans inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked steak (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 06/30 inside reach in cooler, Manager discarded during inspection.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked steak (41F - Cold Holding) dated on 06/30 inside reach in cooler, Manager discarded during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee adding water to food from HWS at kitchen area.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice (42F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (41F - Cold Holding); inside each in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee from previous day.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on beans white bin container at dry storage area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment and under 3 compartment sink at kitchen area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed at dry storage area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers above 3 compartment sink.
Open dumpster lid.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked pork (frozen' in standing water at cook line.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training for Kelen Maldonado.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at the front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked rice container, at cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed at cooked onions container at the cook line. Employee removed during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside reach in cooler at cook line. Employee moved drink during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); employee replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm)
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw steak in cooler in kitchen area. Employee rearranged properly during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided form during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed washed vegetables inside in hand wash sink at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area, employee restocked during inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Employee clean it during inspection.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop at the front counter, employee removed during inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in kitchen area. Employee started to clean it during inspection, apparently is stained.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at front counter.
Stored food not covered. Observed cooking oil container not covered in cook line. Employee covered during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); employee made a new solution during inspection.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
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