Morelia's Taqueria
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
29
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Morelia's Taqueria, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near 11 violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Homestead restaurant, which scores around 70. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
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.
View 15 violations
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
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
29
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (84F - Hot Holding) at front counter next to coffee machine, as per operator less than 35 minutes, operator moved cup to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed thawed cooked steak time not mar, as per operator cooked food was removed from freezer previous day.
02C-04-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +100ppm); operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal water bottle next to coffee machine at front counter. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil on standing water at 96° F at cook line, operator 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 reach in cooler at front counter next.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
21-12-4
55
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored on non food grade bags.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken inside reach in cooler by dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk (48F - Cold Holding) next to coffee machine at front counter, as per employee less than 30 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 +200ppm); Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-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 not date marked after removing from freezer inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
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 pork not date marked inside reach in cooler by dry storage, as per employee over 24 hours. Also observed rice pudding not date marked at front counter.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty cutting board inside HWS at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed on both HWS at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - 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 dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 98° next to coffee machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.
38-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed coffee container not identified at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
23
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese pastry (128F - Hot Holding) at the front counter, as per operator less than 1 hour. Employee turned up temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked pork inside reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours, inside reach in cooler at the back. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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. Provided form during inspection.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink on preparation table. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in cooler at the back of the kitchen.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked pork and chicken not covered inside reach in cooler at the cook line.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed avocado stored above cut onions on reach in cooler at cook line, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed potato sticks container not labeled with common name at the cook line, employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
37
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked black beans in 2 door reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed raw food stored above ready to eat food. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans container not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed cooked rice and beans container not date marked, as per employee from 2 days ago. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed soiled vents at kitchen. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign on any of the hand wash sink at the establishment. Only observed in bathroom. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Still observed. **Time Extended**
29-08-4
64
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pork stored above cooked black beans in 2 door reach in cooler at the back of the kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on top of reach in cooler next to flat grill, employee moved shell eggs container to reach in cooler interior during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and beans (47F - Cold Holding) as per employee food stored at preparation table during breakfast rush. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice and beans container not date marked, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to soda dispenser at the front co. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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 form during inspection. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the front counter. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of raw lettuce stored on floor by 3 compartment sink. Employee stored food properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign on any of the hand wash sink at the establishment. Only observed in bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed at hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed in kitchen area next to flat grill. **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at cook line. **Warning**
36-34-5
25
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tomato sauce, milk, and beans. Operator moved products in correct order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator, since the night before. Operator segregated the raw beef to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator, since the night before. Operator segregated the raw beef to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at HWS near front counter.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at HWS at front counter.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef and cooked chicken containers with no date marking in reach in cooler. As per operator, since two day ago. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed several missing ceiling tiles in kitchen preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed coffee in open container with no lid in kitchen preparation table.
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed two cellphones near food preparation area. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at front counter with no hair restraint. Operator put hair net restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of oil on floor. Operator removed from floor immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at HWS in kitchen preparation area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw pork being thawed at room temperature. Advised cook proper thawing methods. Cook placed raw pork in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
29
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw steak stored above plantains and raw cabbage in reach in cooler. Manager rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed used of nonfood-grade bags for portioned food in reach in cooler.
14-15-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). Provided form during inspection.
11-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting boards in kitchen area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed quaternary test strips available when established used chlorine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front hand wash sink. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked steak and cooked chicken not date marked. As per manager food was prepared 2 days ago. Manager date marked food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water narks in some ceiling tiles in kitchen area.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing some ceiling tiles in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside of sugar container. Employee rearranged properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on metal and plastic pans stored in rack next to 3 compartment sink.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak (frozen) stored in preparation table, manager moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation table.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bread crumbs in container not labeled with common name. Employee labeled during. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morelia's Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morelia's Taqueria on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morelia's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Morelia's Taqueria.
How does Morelia's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Morelia's Taqueria most recently scored 29 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Morelia's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Morelia's Taqueria have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Morelia's Taqueria means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Morelia's Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Morelia's Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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