Inspection Report

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TAQUERIA MARIANITA

29347 SW 152 AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3364064
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8383324
DBPR license2325031

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork and chicken soup not date marked, as per operator over 24 hours. Operator dated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#14Intermediate11-27-4

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. Provided form during inspection.

#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled grinder located in preparation table at kitchen area.

#16Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket inside hand wash sink at the front counter. Employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. Employee restocked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#18Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided form during inspection.

Basic 12

#1Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed in both bathrooms.

#2Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on standing cooler at dry storage.

#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board at the front counter.

#5Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at kitchen area under preparation tables.

#6Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of food debris inside microwave located at the kitchen area.

#7Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#8Basic51-13-4

Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in standing freezer at dry storage area. Also accumulation of grease and food debris on top of stove at kitchen area.

#10Basic38-05-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area.

#11Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken (frozen) stored on preparation table next to microwave at kitchen area. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic21-09-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to stove at kitchen area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.