TAQUERIA MORELIA
1871 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-17-6High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked shredded beef (49F – Cold Holding); ground beef (45F – Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across cook line. As per operator door was constantly opened. **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on shelve at cook line green sauce (89F – Hot Holding). As per operator for less than 2 hrs.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket inside hand sink at bar. Operator removed.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed at triple sink spray bottle with bleach not labeled.
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents at kitchen area soiled.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table by cook line. Operator removed the drink. **Corrected On-Site**
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 phone on shelves. Over prep area. Operator removed. **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed at prep area.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in men's room. Operator provided sign. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef (frozen) thawing at room temperature. Operator placed inside walk in cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 4, 2026 11:59 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.