Taqueria Morelia
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Taqueria Morelia has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Taqueria Morelia was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly nine violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “equipment and utensils not washed”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Florida City average 66, so Taqueria Morelia trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine Oppm). Operator reset Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-52-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed food employee touched soiled apron and began plating food to serve to customers. Coach employee.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - ready-to-eat food used for multiple menu items, some of which will not be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touched chopped onions and chopped peppers with bare hands to serve to customers. Coach employee. Employee voluntarily discarded products.
09-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook beef (67F - Cold Holding); ground beef (60F - Cold Holding) at preparation table across handwash sink. As per cook for less than 2 hours. Cook placed products in reach cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed microwave soiled ceiling vents soiled at front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open water bottle stored at prep table across cook line. Coach employee.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler across cook line **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the side of exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bowl used 2 gallons of oil stored on floor near kitchen handwash sink. Coach employee **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave soiled with old food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed at dining room dry storage area box of napkins and cup stored on floor. Coach employee.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored over tortillas at reach in cooler near exit door.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed brown wiping cloth at prep table near kitchen entrance. Coach employees.
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed walls heavily ice bin with accumulation of black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor in the kitchen and near exit door. Coach person in charge.
36-06-4
30
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine Oppm). Operator reset Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on proper procedures for changing gloves. **Repeat Violation**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over cooked shredded beef at reach in freezer. Coached operator on proper storing procedures for raw animal food. Operator stored raw shrimp properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed chlorine chemical test kits expired.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in cooler located across cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed Slow draining water at hand sink located next to the three compartment sink at front counter.
29-20-5
50
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 chicken stored in reach in cooler across from stove not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler across from stove not date marked. **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 frozen cooked chicken stored in reach in freezer not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed frozen cooked chicken stored in reach in freezer not date marked **Time Extended**
02C-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed ceiling nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 15 seats but observed 32. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 15 seats but observed 32. **Time Extended**
51-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed floor tile missing in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
70
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 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 cooked onions at 101° F stored above the grill, as per employee less than 30 minutes. Employee placed the container on top of the grill to reheat it at 165° F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employees do not use 3 compartment sink correctly.employees were coached how to set up 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-13-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 broken container lids inside the reach in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at the reach in freezer at the front.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food inside the reach in cooler not covered.
08B-12-5
58
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-08: Observed hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed pooled eggs stored above cook beef . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tomatoes (51 F - Cold Holding) tripe (47 F - Cold Holding); tongue (48 F - Cold Holding) chorizo (49 F - Cold Holding); shrimp ceviche (49 F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (52 F - Cold Holding). As per employee food were stored inside reach in cooler yesterday and the tomatoes were placed at 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tomatoes (51 F - Cold Holding) tripe (47 F - Cold Holding); tongue (48 F - Cold Holding) chorizo (49 F - Cold Holding); shrimp ceviche (49 F - Cold Holding); fish ceviche (52 F - Cold Holding). As per employee food were stored inside reach in cooler yesterday and the tomatoes were placed at 10:00 am. Stop sale was issued. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed throughout the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator was instructed how to set up 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink was set up properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a pot with raw chicken stored on the floor by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
43
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (54-57 F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54 F - Cold Holding); beef soup (menudo) (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. Operator moved the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
01B-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 (88 F - Hot Holding); and cooked onion (101 F - Hot Holding) at the side of the grill. As per operator for less than 30 minutes. Operator moved the products to the grill to be reheating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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 (54-57 F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (54 F - Cold Holding); beef soup (menudo) (48 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler. As per operator from two days ago. Operator moved the products to be discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cooked pork and cooked beef soup at reach in freezer. Operator started to relocate the products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash sink blocked by stairs, and garbage can at front counter.
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed washed, sanitized and rinsed at the three compartment sink front counter. Operator was informed what is the correct order for the three compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-13-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taqueria Morelia last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Morelia on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taqueria Morelia?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Morelia.
How does Taqueria Morelia compare to other restaurants in Florida City?
Taqueria Morelia most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Florida City average of 66.
Has Taqueria Morelia's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Taqueria Morelia have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taqueria Morelia 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 Morelia inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taqueria Morelia is inspected around three times per year on average.
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