La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead
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29607 Sw 162 Ave, Homestead, FL 33033La Morenita Mexican Grill in Homestead averaged 9.0 violations per inspection across 23 inspections from February 2022 through January 2026, substantially exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. High-priority violations appeared in 18 of 23 inspections, with recurring citations for employee health policy (cited in 4 of the 5 most recent inspections), management awareness (7 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (5 inspections), and time as control for food safety (8 inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 22, 2026 documented 33 violations including four high-priority violations for employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, time as control, and consumer advisory requirements, with disposition Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead: Comparison to Miami-Dade County Averages
La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead last inspected?
- La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead?
- The most frequently cited violations at La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead had?
- La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead find?
- La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 14 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead ever been shut down?
- No, La Morenita Mexican Grill INC in Homestead has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
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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).
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