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TAQUERIA MORELIA

1871 NE 8 ST, Homestead, FL, 33033

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date
September 3, 2026
Type
Routine - Food
Result
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
13
Jurisdiction
Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL

Violations (13)

  • 03B-01-6Critical

    Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelve at cook line green sauce (89F - Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hrs.

    High Priority

  • 08A-17-6Critical

    Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.

    High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer.

    High Priority

  • 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat

    Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.

    High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (49F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator door was constantly opened. **Repeat Violation**

    High Priority

  • 36-34-5

    Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

    Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at kitchen area soiled.

    Basic

  • 12B-07-4Corrected on site

    Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

    Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table by cook line. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 40-06-5Repeat

    Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

    Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on shelves. Over prep area. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 21-04-4

    In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

    Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area.

    Basic

  • 06-01-5

    Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.

    Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature. Operator placed inside walk in cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

    Basic

  • 31A-11-4

    Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

    Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed.

    Intermediate

  • 33-16-4RepeatCorrected on site

    Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.

    Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

  • 41-17-4

    Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

    Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at triple sink spray bottle with bleach not labeled.

    Intermediate

  • 31B-04-4Corrected on site

    No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

    Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's room. Operator provided sign. **Corrected On-Site**

    Basic

  • 22-20-5Repeat

    Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

    Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**

    Basic

Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.