La Morenita Mexican Grill INC
29607 SW 162 Ave, Homestead, FL 33033 · Permanent Food Service · License 2320596
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 13 routine inspection3 high priority (fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic-26
- Complaint after follow-up on Sep 14Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score54
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 14, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Administrative complaint
Basic1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
More time given
- First visitJul 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed fresco cheese (49°F - Cold Holding) inside flip top across cook line. As per opera for less than an hr. Operator placed in another cooler for rapid cooling.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
Observed raw chicharron over salsa inside reach in cooler at storage area. Operator properly rearranged.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing.
Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator discarded solution.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory.
Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator provided and posted at front counter.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed degreaser inside spray bottle without label over triple sink at tortilleria.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed triple sink added and hand sink was moved at front counter no plans were submitted.
Basic5
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Observed underlined trays not inverted at front counter. Operator inverted.
Fixed on the spot
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink.
Observed at front counter. Observed at tortilleria area.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Observed ceiling tiles in disrepair over tortilla oven at tortilleria area.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
Observed license with 44 units but establishment has 68 units.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Discussed and provided to operator. Operator printed and posted.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.