TAQUERIA MORELIA
1871 NE 8 ST, Homestead FL 33033 · 305.989.2240
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fish ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler.
Mar 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (54F - Cooling); cooked beef (59F - Cooling) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator food was cooked and stored last night. Operator segregated to discard food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shrimp ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator segregated food to discard. Also observed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (49F - Cold Holding)in standing reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator segregated food to discard. Also observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator add more ice for rapid cooling.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed standing unit across cook line at 55° ambient temperature.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal yogurt next to establishment food in standing unit at kitchen area, employee removed yogurt 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 standing unit at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler.
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside of the hand washing sink located in the entrance of the kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on top of the three compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OB pitchers of juices not labeled.
Oct 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the prep reach in cooler located in the kitchen line Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding); Steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Beef Milanese (56 F - Cold Holding); Chicken Milanese (54 F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked BBQ beef (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored in cooler for more than two days.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the prep reach in cooler located in the kitchen line Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding); Steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Beef Milanese (56 F - Cold Holding); Chicken Milanese (54 F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked BBQ beef (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored in cooler for more than two days.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside of the hand washing sink located in the entrance of the kitchen.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Claudia Dinora Urbina expired 06/22/25, Milagros Ramirez expired 04/04/25,xareni Maldonado 04/03/25, Karina Villatoro expired 07/07/25, Norma Lopez 05/24/25, Ana Longines 04/02/25, Maritzs Cabrera 04/04/25
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 61 F
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on top of the three compartment sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OB pitchers of juices not labeled.
Jan 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm).
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler. As per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved food to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (118F - Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per employee lees than 2 hours. Employee reheated food 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 pork, cooked steak,cooked ground beef and cooked tripe not date marked on reach in cooler across flat grill, as per employee from previous day.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on flour container at cook line.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fish ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (123F - Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat food during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on 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 beans not date marked, as per employee from previous day at walk in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on tiles at bathrooms, also at the bathroom entrance. Also observed a leak from ceiling tile on women's bathroom.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tripe (114F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (125F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee from previous day.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked tomatoes container inside walk in cooler.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food next to clean cups inside reach in cooler at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making tortillas.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 food containers stored on floor across 3 compartment sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm); employee add chlorine,Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tripe (123F - Hot Holding); under flat grill, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee reheated food during inspection cooked tripe (168F - Reheating).
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw oranges being washed at hand wash sink next to ice machine at kitchen area. Employee moved oranges during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine in front walk in coolers entrance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside chicken broth container at walk in cooler in front ice machine. Employee removed during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in unit in front of flat grill.
Food stored on floor. Observed food container stored on floor next t to walk in cooler door. Employee stored properly during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit in front flat grill.
Open dumpster lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Red Bull inside reach in cooler in front flat grill. Employee removed during inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed maseca and flour white bin containers not identified with common name under shelves next to tortillas station. Employee labeled during inspection.
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