Morro Castle in Hialeah
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1201 W 44 Pl, Hialeah, FL 330123331Morro Castle in Hialeah has accumulated 262 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection—double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent and recurring: employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations in at least 7 inspections, food contact surface violations in at least 6 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 4 inspections. On August 14, 2025, an inspector issued a Warning after documenting 18 violations including employee health reporting, time as control violations, and parasite destruction failures. A subsequent August 15, 2025 inspection resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition with 6 violations. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 documented 18 violations (5 high-priority) and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Morro Castle in Hialeah: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
Morro Castle in Hialeah: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Morro Castle in Hialeah: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Morro Castle in Hialeah last inspected?
- Morro Castle in Hialeah was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Morro Castle in Hialeah?
- The most frequently cited violations at Morro Castle in Hialeah are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Morro Castle in Hialeah had?
- Morro Castle in Hialeah has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Morro Castle in Hialeah find?
- Morro Castle in Hialeah was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Morro Castle in Hialeah ever been shut down?
- No, Morro Castle in Hialeah 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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