Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City

Last inspected:

961 B W Palm Dr, Florida City, FL 33034
Overview

Taqueria Morelia Inc in Florida City has accumulated 205 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection—significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with employee health reporting cited in at least 8 inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations appearing in 7 inspections, and consumer advisory failures in 6 inspections. Food contact surface violations and proper cooking temperature violations each appear across multiple inspections, indicating systemic issues with food preparation and handling protocols. The facility has not been emergency-closed. On December 2, 2024, a Warning Issued disposition followed the discovery of management awareness failures, chemical storage violations, and employee health reporting issues. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 identified 33 violations including four high-priority findings—employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, time as control, and consumer advisory—and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
205Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages

This Facility 7.9 violations / inspection 7.9 violations per inspection
Miami-Dade County Avg 6.7 violations / inspection 6.7 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Miami-Dade County Avg 0.13 closures / facility 0.13 county average

Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections12 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 4 inspections37 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

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— Complaint Full· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City last inspected?
Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City?
The most frequently cited violations at Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City had?
Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City find?
Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 16 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City ever been shut down?
No, Taqueria Morelia INC in Florida City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V09 (No contamination) mean?
Violation 09 (No contamination) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/09.

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