LA MORENITA MEXICAN GRILL INC

Name: LA MORENITA MEXICAN GRILL INC
Address: 29607 SW 162 AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL, 33033, US

29607 SW 162 AVE, HOMESTEAD, FL 33033

License #2320596

🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

F 64.3/100

🟢 A: 95+ 🟡 B: 85-94 🟠 C: 70-84 🔴 F: below 70

5.7 points to reach C grade

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*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.

DBPR

Inspection History

Critical Major Minor

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[36] Thermometers not available or inaccurate
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at cook line.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by dishwashing area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above cooked pork in standing unit at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tortilla mix with pork (49F - Cold Holding) across flat grill , as per employee less than 35 minutes. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands on 3 compartment sink at front counter. Coached employee on proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans,cooked rice and cooked pork containers not date marked as per employee over 24 hours, inside standing unit at kitchen area. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Coached employee on proper procedures.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen area, operator provided soap during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef steak stored above cooked pork in standing unit at kitchen area, employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean plastic containers by dishwashing area.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beans,cooked rice and cooked pork containers not date marked as per employee over 24 hours, inside standing unit at kitchen area. Employee dated food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at cook line.
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washing their hands on 3 compartment sink at front counter. Coached employee on proper procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tortilla mix with pork (49F - Cold Holding) across flat grill , as per employee less than 35 minutes. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed beans (92F - Hot Holding) next to stove, as per employee less than 1 hour. Employee moved to reach in cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,steak and chicken containers not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked potatoes in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and utensils on middle compartment. Coached employee on proper set up 3 compartment sink.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe employee obtaining water from hand wash sink to filled a pot.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 44 seats with approximately 68 seats in total at the time of the inspection.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed portioned raw chicken and portioned raw steak not separate in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[16-13-5] Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing pots and utensils on middle compartment. Coached employee on proper set up 3 compartment sink.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout kitchen area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked potatoes in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (49F - Cold Holding) in standing unit at kitchen area, as per operator over 4 hours. Operator discarded food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observe employee obtaining water from hand wash sink to filled a pot.
[51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment licensed for 44 seats with approximately 68 seats in total at the time of the inspection.
[08A-08-5] Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken and sliced ham not separate in standing unit at kitchen area. Employee stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed chip bag stored on kitchen floor, employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork,steak and chicken containers not date marked in reach in cooler at cook line, as per employee over 24 hours.