Morelia's Taqueria
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
29
Score
Morelia's Taqueria is a restaurant located at 26073 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL.
Health inspection records are available below. Check the inspection history and violations section for details on past inspections conducted by the local health department.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
29
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
55
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
39
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
23
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
37
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
29
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
26
Violations — Jan 23, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and cooked steak containers not covered in standing reach in cooler by back door.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal items at coffee station at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging food preparation wearing jewelry.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 89°F next to coffee machine at front counter, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit across flat grill at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed cooked steak (frozen) on preparation table at kitchen area, employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing their hands wearing gloves. Coached employee on proper procedures.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm) at front counter. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a cup on hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment serving raw fish ceviche not identified on menu. Operator identified raw items on menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork and cooked beef steak thawed not date marked inside standing reach in cooler by back door, coached employee on proper procedures.
02C-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked tripe, pork and ground sausage not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours.
02C-02-5
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