Taqueria Morelia
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
45
Score
Taqueria Morelia, located at 1871 Ne 8 St in Homestead, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 6, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified three critical and seven minor violations. Notable issues included mold in the ice machine, cardboard used as an anti-slip measure in the walk-in cooler, and a cold-holding unit not maintained in good repair.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
45
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
47
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
43
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
64
Violations — Mar 6, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed at walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed standing unit across cook line at 55° ambient temperature. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal yogurt next to establishment food in standing unit at kitchen area, employee removed yogurt during inspection. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed personal drink inside standing unit at kitchen area, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked pork (54F - Cooling); cooked beef (59F - Cooling) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator food was cooked and stored last night. Operator segregated to discard food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed shrimp ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (49F - Cold Holding) in standing reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator segregated food to discard. Also observed **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp ceviche (48F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (49F - Cold Holding); cooked yellow rice (49F - Cold Holding)in standing reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator segregated food to discard. Also observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator add more ice for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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