Taqueria Luna

29920 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33033

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Aug 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Taqueria Luna has five inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Taqueria Luna was last inspected on Aug 1, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to five violations.

That's lower than the typical Homestead restaurant, which scores around 70. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm); operator add more water to diluted solution Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

22-42-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (127F - Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per operator less than 35 minutes. Operator proceed to reheat cooked chicken. cooked chicken (166F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified.

41-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

21-38-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

05-09-4

Jul 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-29: **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Sep 8, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

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 cooked beans not dated in cooler , as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated 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. Provided form during inspection. **Warning**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**

21-12-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Jan 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Luna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Luna on file is from Aug 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Taqueria Luna compare to other restaurants in Homestead?

Taqueria Luna most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.

Has Taqueria Luna's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Luna have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taqueria Luna 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 Taqueria Luna inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Luna is inspected around two times per year on average.

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