What is Taqueria Morelia Inc's health inspection score?

Taqueria Morelia Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 22 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria Morelia Inc last inspected?

Taqueria Morelia Inc was last inspected on March 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria Morelia Inc have?

Taqueria Morelia Inc has 31 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria Morelia Inc safe to eat at?

Taqueria Morelia Inc has a safety score of 22/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria Morelia Inc serve?

Taqueria Morelia Inc serves Mexican cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taqueria Morelia Inc

Name: Taqueria Morelia Inc
Address: 961 B W PALM DR, Florida City, 33034
Rating: 22

961 B W PALM DR, Florida City

Last Inspected: 3/19/2026

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Mexican•Florida City

Ranked #68 of 70 in Florida CityBetter than 80% of mexican restaurants

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3 inspections

Last: Mar 19, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

10.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contaminationHigh Priority

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-86

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-17 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-24 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 14/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (22/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

961 B W PALM DR, Florida City, FL 33034

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Oct 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

4 high priority

12 basic

Mar

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Routine - Food1 Routine

Mar 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestInspection Completed - No Further Action

4 High12 Basic

16 total4 risk factors

16/100inspection score

−105 pts

High Priority (5)

−80 pts

03ATCS food not held cold at 41°F or belowRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(3x)Risk Factor−30

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
12AHands not clean or not washed properly−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (3)

−10 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container(2x)−4
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−105 pts

Risk factor bonus (4× +5)−20 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

44/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)Risk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

04Facilities inadequate to maintain TCS food temperatures−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
16Dishwashing facilities inadequate; no chemical test kit−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 22

Routine Inspection

4 High1 Med3 Basic

8 total

49/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

01Raw food stored above ready-to-eat food−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
03Potentially hazardous food not cooked properly−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

16Employee eating/drinking in food area−5

Basic (3)

−6 pts

31Non-food contact surfaces soiled−2
35Live animals present−2
36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−51 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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