Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

TAQUERIA MORELIA

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3460238
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8766959
DBPR license2331400

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed fish ceviche (46F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fish ceviche (46F – Cold Holding) on reach in cooler at kitchen area, as per employee over 24 hours. Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beans (123F – Hot Holding) on flat grill, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee proceeded to reheat food during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food residues on HWS at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans not date marked, as per employee from previous day at walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed water marks on tiles at bathrooms, also at the bathroom entrance. Also observed a leak from ceiling tile on women's bathroom.

#2Basic21-09-4

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

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.