Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LA MORENITA MEXICAN GRILL INC

29607 SW 162 AVE · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3486217
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8836397
DBPR license2320596

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority4 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#8High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak being stored above cut onions inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored above raw steak inside reach in cooler at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. . Observed cooked steak (53F – Cold Holding)on unit at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked steak (53F – Cold Holding)on unit at cook line, as per employee from previous day. Employee discarded during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at kitchen area.

#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate02C-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 pork not date marked un unit by dining area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed on sugar container l **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-01-4

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

#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed inside cooked rice container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.

#6Basic21-09-4

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

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container not identified next to stove at kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 17, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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)

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