LA MICHOACANA PALETERIA INC
4100 HWY 98, Panama City FL 32401
Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Carrot cake and tres leche cakes made in house on 1-22-25.
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Disciplinary actions
6 cases · $2,480
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024065019 | Aug 2, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | $160 |
| 6--2022047042 | Sep 22, 2022 | Oct 20, 2022 | $800 |
| 6--2022028951 | Feb 2, 2022 | Jun 24, 2022 | $320 |
| 6--2019009633 | Feb 19, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 | $400 |
| 6--2017000610 | Dec 20, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | $400 |
| 6--2016050463 | Oct 27, 2016 | Nov 22, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.left a copy.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil on the cook line floor.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Restroom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing in standing water inside the prep sink.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry, on the floor up by the bar area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm. Machine primed and tested at 100ppm chlorine.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over pitcher of evaporated milk. Operator moved eggs to bottom during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes stored in front counter hand wash sink. Dishes moved at time of inspection.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No certification for Jazmin Vargas
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running dipper well that is turned off.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hot water heater leaking on floor.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Carrot cake and tres leche cakes made in house on 1-22-25.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tres leche and carrot cake in front counter display not date marked by 1-29-25. Per operator items made 1-22-25
Food stored on floor. Case of fry oil on floor by three compartment sink. Case of bottled water on floor in dry storage.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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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.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over corn in reach in cooler. Employee moved eggs to bottom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment requires chlorine test strips.
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.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter hand wash sink. Restocked at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves n dry storage. Gaskets on front counter reach in.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Mold like substance on shelves in 3 door reach in.
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.