TAQUERIA MORELIA INC
Southwest 344th Street
Florida, 33034
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/3/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observe personal food on preparation table across flat grill, employee removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observe personal phone stored on shelves at preparation area, employee removed during inspection.
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observe establishment licensed for 15 seats, observe approximately 33 seats. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observe cooking oil container stored on floor at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observe cooked beef stew container (frozen) on preparation table at kitchen area, employee moved food container to reach in cooler for a proper thawing method. **Corrected On-Site**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe employee changing gloves without washing their hands, coached employee on properly procedures.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked chicken (123F - Hot Holding) and cooked beans (78F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per employee approximately 1 hour, employee proceed to reheat food. cooked chicken (169F - Reheating); cooked beans (181F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site**
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observe cooked chicken and cooked steak not date marked inside reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours, employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/3/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/3/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed ceiling nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area throughout the kitchen area. **Time Extended**
- 51-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 15 seats but observed 32. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 15 seats but observed 32. **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed floor tile missing in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Time Extended**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen cooked chicken stored in reach in freezer not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed frozen cooked chicken stored in reach in freezer not date marked **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler across from stove not date marked. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-03: Observed cooked chicken stored in reach in cooler across from stove not date marked. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/3/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/2/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
4
Basic
8
Total
15
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation area throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on preparation table near single service cups. **Warning**
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 15 seats but observed 32. **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile missing in back of kitchen near reach in freezer. **Warning**
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed food storage container with cracked lid inside reach in cooler near three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil stored on floor near handwashing sink in kitchen. Also observed a box of ribs stored on floor near back exit door. **Warning**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves above three compartment sink pitted with rust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live fly in kitchen landing on preparation table. **Warning**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Beef (50F - Cold Holding) Cooked Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Beef Soup (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, they were cooked the previous day. Stop Sale Issued **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef (50F - Cold Holding) Cooked Chicken (50F - Cold Holding); Beef Soup (51F - Cold Holding) stored in reach in cooler. As per operator, they were cooked the previous day. Stop Sale Issued. **Warning**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed establishment does not identify ceviche as raw on menu. **Warning**
- 02C-04-5:Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed frozen cooked chicken stored in reach in freezer not date marked. **Warning**
- 02C-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 chicken stored in reach in cooler across from stove not date marked. **Warning**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Juan and Faviola with expired training on 01/05/24. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/2/2024 revealed 15 total violations (3 high priority, 4 intermediate, 8 basic).