LA MICHOACANA
5113 SR 674 #112, Wimauma FL 33598 · 813-634-7577
Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
NOV 24
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee touching soiled dishes then put on gloves to handle food without washing hands.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle in topping.
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water temped 74 F, employee turned on dipper well.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ice cream coolers on cinder blocks.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all handle first.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut cabbage 47 F in reach in prep cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut leafy greens 47 F, milk 47 F in reach in prep cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on bag of wheat flour pellets. Employee removed bag at time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Pasta container lid cracked.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water, employee turned on dipperwell.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ice cream cooler on cinder blocks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapples over sauces in reach in cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container on seasoning not labeled.
Apr 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce 101 F, employee turned up heat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clorox wipes in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided 1 food handler certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shrimp in reach in cooler not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf with cups in dry storage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf with cups.
Food stored on floor. Frying oil on floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoops in standing water temped 77 F.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ice cream freezer on cinder blocks.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of plastic cups on floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar not labeled.
Jan 15, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag over food items in dry storage.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ice cream freezer sitting on bricks.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cut leafy greens in reach in cooler.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory posted for burgers cooked to customers liking. Employee posted consumer advisory at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees bag over food items in dry storage.
Food stored on floor. Rice and frying oil on floor in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop with no handle in rice.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Ice cream freezer sitting on bricks.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of blender.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go boxes on floor near restroom.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted on dry storage shelf.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not facing handle first.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of sugar not labeled.
Apr 11, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Applied for 9 seats. Currently has 5 booths with 4 seats each for equivalent of 20 seats
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment opened and is serving food to the public without licensure. Not meeting provisos
Mar 20, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Applied for 9 seats. Currently has 5 booths with 4 seats each for equivalent of 20 seats
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment opened and is serving food to the public without licensure. Not meeting provisos
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed black acoustic-ceiling tiles in serving area
Jan 19, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Applied for 9 seats. Currently has 5 booths with 4 seats each for equivalent of 20 seats
Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment opened and is serving food to the public without licensure. Not meeting provisos
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed black acoustic-ceiling tiles in serving area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.