Taqueria Morelia
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
86
Score
Taqueria Morelia appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Homestead restaurant scene, where the average is 70, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
36-06-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-09: Still observed. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
86
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
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
45
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside of the hand washing sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside of the hand washing sink located in the entrance of the kitchen. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OB pitchers of juices not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OB pitchers of juices not labeled. **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on top of the three compartment sink. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-09: Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on top of the three compartment sink. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
78
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed inside of the prep reach in cooler located in the kitchen line Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding); Steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Beef Milanese (56 F - Cold Holding); Chicken Milanese (54 F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked BBQ beef (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored in cooler for more than two days.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed inside of the prep reach in cooler located in the kitchen line Chicken breast (50 F - Cold Holding); Steak (53 F - Cold Holding); Beef Milanese (56 F - Cold Holding); Chicken Milanese (54 F - Cold Holding); Marinated chicken (49 F - Cold Holding); Cooked BBQ beef (56 F - Cold Holding) according to operator stored in cooler for more than two days. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container inside of the hand washing sink located in the entrance of the kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Claudia Dinora Urbina expired 06/22/25, Milagros Ramirez expired 04/04/25,xareni Maldonado 04/03/25, Karina Villatoro expired 07/07/25, Norma Lopez 05/24/25, Ana Longines 04/02/25, Maritzs Cabrera 04/04/25
53B-05-5
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 prep reach in cooler ambient temperature 61 F
14-74-7
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on top of the three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OB pitchers of juices not labeled.
02D-01-5
47
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observe Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm); Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (48F - Cold Holding); cooked steak (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (49F - Cold Holding) cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding); cooked ground beef (49F - Cold Holding) on walk in cooler. As per employee less than 3 hours. Employee moved food to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (118F - Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per employee lees than 2 hours. Employee reheated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork, cooked steak,cooked ground beef and cooked tripe not date marked on reach in cooler across flat grill, as per employee from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
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 cook line.
10-01-5
52
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fish ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish ceviche (46F - Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (123F - Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on HWS at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
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 not date marked, as per employee from previous day at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on tiles at bathrooms, also at the bathroom entrance. Also observed a leak from ceiling tile on women's bathroom.
36-32-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at kitchen area.
21-09-4
47
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked tripe (114F - Hot Holding); chicken soup (125F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee less than 1 hour, employee proceeded to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice not date marked inside reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee from previous day. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in cooked tomatoes container inside walk in cooler. **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 next to clean cups inside reach in cooler at front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee making tortillas. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 food containers stored on floor across 3 compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at cook line.
21-09-4
61
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 25ppm); employee add chlorine,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 tripe (123F - Hot Holding); under flat grill, as per employee less than 2 hours, employee reheated food during inspection cooked tripe (168F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed raw oranges being washed at hand wash sink next to ice machine at kitchen area. Employee moved oranges during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled interior of ice machine in front walk in coolers entrance.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl inside chicken broth container at walk in cooler in front ice machine. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed soiled handles in unit in front of flat grill.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food container stored on floor next t to walk in cooler door. Employee stored properly during inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit in front flat grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed Red Bull inside reach in cooler in front flat grill. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed maseca and flour white bin containers not identified with common name under shelves next to tortillas station. Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jun 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Morelia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Morelia on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Morelia?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Morelia.
How does Taqueria Morelia compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Taqueria Morelia most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Taqueria Morelia's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Morelia have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taqueria Morelia means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Taqueria Morelia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Morelia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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