LA MICHOACANA ICE CREAM 2
1460 HIGHWAY 17 NORTH, Wauchula FL 33873 · 863-767-1565
Last inspected Nov 5, 2025 · 6 visits since July 2023
FEB 24
APR 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
— STEADY
4 inspections within 38 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025089657 | Nov 5, 2025 | Jan 12, 2026 | $160 |
| 7--2023050713 | Jul 25, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Nov 5, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Observed no proof of any training of any employees.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the employees bathroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like substance on the guard in the ice machine.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
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Open dumpster lid.
Sep 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed strawberries and sliced watermelon in carry out bags in the reach in freezer, operator voluntarily discarded.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of glass cleaner on a prep table as an employee was slicing strawberries, operator moved.
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. Printed a copy for operator.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Ahmad Abdelhalim expired in 7/18/2020.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the employees restroom.
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. Observed no proof of any training of any employees.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water in the employees bathroom.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black like substance on the guard in the ice machine.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf with clean containers.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles on a food prep table in back of kitchen, operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stack of clear containers with water in between not air drying properly.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Printed a copy for operator to put in employees restroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed 2 ceiling tiles missing in back storage area.
Food stored on floor. Observed papayas and other food stored on the floor in other side of store.
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut melon (40F - Cold Holding); pico (38F - Cold Holding) dated 4/2
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (40F - Cold Holding); pico (38F - Cold Holding) dated 4/2 in cooler beside chest freezer in storage area. Cooler unable to hold foods at 41F or colder. May not use to store Time and Temperature controlled foods until able to hold at 41F or colder. All other foods in this unit are uncut fruits.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed blender stored in handsink at 3 Bay Area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees with bands on wrists working with foods and washing dishes.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes of single service cups,lids, and other plastic and paper products stored on floor in storage roo. Operator stated supplies for multiple stores are housed here.
Feb 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed at Triple Sink (Quaternary 500+ppm)strip turned deep aqua blue. Operator let out some water and refilled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed container of water with ice cream scoops inside stored in handsink at front counter. Operator removed items sent through warewash. Set up scoop well and began using it.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use ice cream scoops stored in standing water in container placed in basin of handsink. Operator removed to dishwash.
Jul 25, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed food prep taking place in added storage area with no handsink available. Table where apples are wrapped in candy shell with loose candy powder added and microwave is used. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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 another room added and using to store foods and refrigerators and preparing foods. Filling containers with ground food with no handsink available in the area. Walls not finished with wipeable surface. Food preparation area and storage added without going through plan review. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: 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.Inspector provided form via email. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Priority: Basic
Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Priority: Basic
Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Priority: Basic
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.