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LA MICHOACANA NATURAL

3881 S CONGRESS AVE, Lake Worth FL 33461 · 561.509.4129

Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6013593
Grade history
JUL 23
JUL 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter and back prep area, has no hot water at handwashing sinks.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024066110Sep 10, 2024Dec 5, 2024$360

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hand sanitizer stored above containers of nacho sauce on dry storage. Employee reorganized.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at triple sink. Solution was diluted, retesting at 100ppm.
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At front prep area flip top and soda cooler.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Oct 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, handwashing sink used to wash out containers. Sink has food residue in drain.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Warning
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Three compartment sink hot water 81°F.
Intermediate/27-06-4/Warning
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. Two employees currently working have no proof of food handler training.
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At front counter and back prep area, has no hot water at handwashing sinks.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corn 115 f unit was turned off. As per employee turned off 2 hours ago. Employee turned unit back on high.second temperature 208 at 2:46 pm
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine 0 ppm. Manager changed the solution. Chlorine 100 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb 4 way splitter Outside by the tree
High priority/29-34-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Same. And missing on hose Bibb by the entrance door. Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for manager Oscar Gonzalez expired on 03/18/2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · No certified food manager certificate for Manager Oscar Gonzalez. As per Opera the is another manager. Verified over the phone. Admin Complaint
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No plans available on OnBase to verify location.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 10, 2024 · Same Admin Complaint
Jul 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb 4 way splitter Outside by the tree
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certificate for manager Oscar Gonzalez expired on 03/18/2024
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. No plans available on OnBase to verify location.
Basic/29-27-4/Warning
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in standing water at 84F at blender
High priority/10-05-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn (98F - Hot Holding) in warmer on counter. Operator states corn in unit less than four hours. Reheated to 165F in warmer.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In back kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to blender. Removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site

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.