Morelia Gourment Paletas

3437 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Morelia Gourment Paletas has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Morelia Gourment Paletas scores about where you'd expect for a Miami restaurant. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed 1 manager certification available for Victoria Hoare through Promrtric who is no longer employed. No other certification available. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: At time of callback inspection still observed no certified manager certification available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 all training expired for employees Delvis Torres and Jeffrey Zavala on 11/9/24. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: At time of callback inspection observed no current employee training available for Delvis Torres and Jeffrey Zavala who are still currently employed. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at rear storage area and bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
36-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at all reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
74
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed 1 manager certification available for Victoria Hoare through Promrtric who is no longer employed. No other certification available.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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 all training expired for employees Delvis Torres and Jeffrey Zavala on 11/9/24.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent dusty on wall above bathroom entrance.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at all reach in freezers. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at rear storage area and bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed stored on floor between deep freezers.
42-01-4
67
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-19: Operator purchased incorrect test strips **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test strips available at the time of the inspection. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed for Delvis , Jeffrey Z, Anysia G as per operator working at the establishment for more than 2 months. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest freezers,storage area. **Warning**
14-69-4
64
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morelia Gourment Paletas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morelia Gourment Paletas on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Morelia Gourment Paletas compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Morelia Gourment Paletas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.

Has Morelia Gourment Paletas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morelia Gourment Paletas have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Morelia Gourment Paletas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Morelia Gourment Paletas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morelia Gourment Paletas is inspected around two times per year on average.