Taqueria Marianita
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
39
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Taqueria Marianita stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 12 violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Homestead restaurants (averaging 70), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken wings container stored above cooked chicken container in standing unit next to white chest freezer.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge and spray bottle inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans, cooked chicken, cooked pork and cooked beef steak not dated, as per employee over 24 hours, inside standing unit next to white chest freezes. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed on employee bathroom.
31B-06-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at front counter, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit next to ice machine at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in unit next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed establishment reused seasoning plastic containers for stored dry goods at front counter.
25-32-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on granola container and spicy seasoning at front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food in standing unit across fryers at kitchen area.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food on preparation table at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed soiled interior of ice scoop holder. Operator moved to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
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 raw rice container at preparation area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
39
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above strawberries jam container on standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans in reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on salt container, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observe soiled interior of ice scoop holder, employee moved holder to dishwashing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on unit at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cut fruits container not. Overhead in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee covered during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak bag (frozen) stored in standing water inside 3 compartment sink. Employee removed bag from water and moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at kitchen area.
21-12-4
55
Apr 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored above unwashed avocados container on unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken wings stored on to go bags at reach in cooler, employee change for zip log bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled ice scoop holder interior. Operator moved to 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean utensils inside hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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 not date marked on standing reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed chips case stored on floor at dry storage area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed over preparation area and ice scoop holder, operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors. Observed plastic utensils unwrapped at front counter for customers used. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on reach in cooler next to ice machine.
22-16-4
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 several wiping cloths at front counter.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified with common name at front counter.
02D-01-5
35
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Food preparation sink has soil/old food residue. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-35-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. **Repeat Violation**
38-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed prepared food not covered inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
58
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled grinder located in preparation table at kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: Still observed soiled grinder located in preparation table at kitchen area. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
38-05-4
86
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed fruits stored in shopping bag located in the reach in freezer. Observed tortillas stored in shopping bags located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above cooked chicken,located in the standing reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed for both bathrooms and front counter. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed for the standing reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under the cookline.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ovens soiled with accumulation of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Marianita last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Marianita on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Marianita?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Marianita.
How does Taqueria Marianita compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Taqueria Marianita most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Taqueria Marianita's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Marianita have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Marianita 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 Taqueria Marianita inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Marianita is inspected around two times per year on average.
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