TAQUERIA MORALES
5645 15 ST E
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/28/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/27/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned microwave.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by grill walls soiled with grease.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-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 in reach in cooler cooked mushrooms, date marked February 9, 2025, cook chicken date marked February 17, 2025 cooked breaded chicken marked February 17, 2025 and cooked pork date marked February 14, 2025. educated person in charge on date marked products that exceed seven days person in charge voluntarily discarded all product. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in reach in cooler cooked mushrooms, date marked February 9, 2025, cook chicken date marked February 17, 2025 cooked breaded chicken marked February 17, 2025 and cooked pork date marked February 14, 2025. educated person in charge on date marked products that exceed seven days person in charge voluntarily discarded all product. Warning
- 11-27-4: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. Printed a copy to Person in charge Warning
- 11-26-1: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. printed a copy to person in charge all employees read and signed agreement. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled soap dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/27/2025 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior soiled with dried food particles.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed paper plates on top of microwave not inverted. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed by grill walls soiled with grease.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler refried beans (71F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated they had been out of the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and placed them back in the reach in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Roman
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table Pork (58F - Cold Holding); Beef (54F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (57F) Person in charge stated that the product had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed all in the Reach in freezer. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-04: Observed in Reach in cooler Cooked rice at 52°F and Cooked Pork at 50°F Cooked Beef 36°F Person in charge stated she had the Chicken and Pork out on the food preparation table for approximately 30 minutes and placed it back in the Reach in cooler. Educated Person in charge on Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/4/2024 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed in main kitchen area 3 bay compartment sink used to store produce and dry foods. Person in charge removed all and cleaned sinks. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food with bracelets. Educated Person in charge. Employee removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry outside mobile unit. Person in charge inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-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 in Reach in cooler in commissary kitchen Cooked Pork date marked 2/23/24 and cooked beans date marked 2/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in Reach in cooler in commissary kitchen Cooked Pork date marked 2/23/24 and cooked beans date marked 2/19/24. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge voluntarily discarded. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on food preparation table Pork (58F - Cold Holding); Beef (54F - Cold Holding); Chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Cooked Beans (57F) Person in charge stated that the product had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed all in the Reach in freezer. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in main kitchen area hand washing sink with unwashed produce in sink. Person in charge removed produce and washed Handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-07-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Observed in main kitchen area 3 bay compartment sink used to store produce and dry foods. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in kitchen area above fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in kitchen area next to flat top grill wall soiled with grease.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/7/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).