Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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TAQUERIA MORELIA

1871 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3604875
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10889963
DBPR license2331400

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#6High Priority01B-02-5

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.

Stop Sale
#7High Priority03A-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**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

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.

#9Intermediate53B-05-5

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

Basic 5

#1Basic14-74-7

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

#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole on wall on top of the three compartment sink.

#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust.

#4Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. OB pitchers of juices not labeled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:54 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.