Morelia Gourmet Paletas

76 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Aug 20, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Morelia Gourmet Paletas eight times, with records going back to 2022. Morelia Gourmet Paletas was last inspected on Aug 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “employee with no hair restraint while engaging”, which has been cited two times.

Morelia Gourmet Paletas' latest score is in line with the Coral Gables average of 68. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.

12A-13-4

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.

29-20-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

10-08-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

10-07-4

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

16-33-4

Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.

14-14-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Stoked on hall.

25-05-4

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter.

31A-09-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink.

29-08-4

Apr 29, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

13-03-4

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface.

21-23-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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. Form Provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

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. Provided while conducting the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

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

40-06-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink faucets Leaking water.

29-08-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Disposable cups on floor by storage area.

25-05-4

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Aug 11, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morelia Gourmet Paletas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morelia Gourmet Paletas on file is from Aug 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morelia Gourmet Paletas?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morelia Gourmet Paletas.

How does Morelia Gourmet Paletas compare to other restaurants in Coral Gables?

Morelia Gourmet Paletas most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the Coral Gables average of 68.

Has Morelia Gourmet Paletas' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Morelia Gourmet 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 Gourmet Paletas inspected?

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

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