TAQUERIA MORELIA INC
961 B W PALM DR · FLORIDA CITY · Dade County · FL 33034
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. . Observed cook failed to washed hands after changing soiled gloves and put on new gloves to engage in food preparation. coached cook on proper procedures for changing gloves. **Repeat Violation**
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed shredded beef, ground beef , cooked chicken, cook tripa at reach in cooler near prep table across cook line, as per cook for less than 2 days. Advised operator to label products.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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 shredded chicken, cooked lengua at reach in cooler near prep table next to microwave. Operator unable to determine time.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (45F – Cold Holding);sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook like,as per cook since the day prior.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (45F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across cook like,as per cook since the day prior.
Intermediate 2
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed shelves near the triple sink.
02C-04-5Intermediate – 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 shredded chicken, cooked lengua at reach in cooler near prep table next to microwave. Operator unable to determine time.
Basic 7
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed in the kitchen.
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal phone stored over preparation line across cook line.
51-09-4Basic – Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed 30 seats at time of inspection.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a container of oil stored directly on floor at dry storage area across the bathrooms.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed boxes of single service items stored directly on floor at dry storage area across the bathrooms.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across cook line.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of cooked beef thawing at room temperature in the kitchen.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 11:51 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.