LA MICHOACANA FACTORY OCALA
4125 W SILVER SPRINGS BLVD STE 1, Ocala FL 34482 · 352-339-3916
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2023
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority7 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled garbage can then put on gloves to handle containers of food without washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over lime juice in kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler next to front counter drink cooler: tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to a cooler with ambient temperature of 38F to reduce temperature to 41F.
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer for front counter reach-in cooler next to front counter drink cooler reading 85F, ambient temperature of cooler 51F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dining room restroom.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.
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 of training for employees.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand washing sink.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to front counter drink reach-in cooler, 51F.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on kitchen prep table. Employee removed drink during inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from front counter ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in fan covers dusty.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on kitchen shelf across from hand washing sink.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two gallon jugs of bleach stored on shelf directly beside single-use lids in dry storage area. Manager removed bleach from shelf during this inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for three-compartment sink.
Oct 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( sugar ).
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and keys hanging of dry goods storage area. Manager removed
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoops in 96F water. Manager removed and increase water temperature
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( strawberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cream and washed strawberries ) in walk in cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed establishment operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license dated 6/1/2023
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed "Y" connector at mop sink with missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Observed Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed person in charge had No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing toxic substance not properly labeled identifying contents ( windex ). Manager labeled bottle
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sink sign in unisex restroom. Inspector provided a sign to post
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed four boxes of ice cream cups stored on floor in storage room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in wringing device/mop bucket water/floor.
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