LA POCHA MICHOACANA INC
4064 FOREST HILL BLVD STE 3, Palm Springs FL 33406 · 561-351-5818
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Not available at time of inspection.
Cut melons packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Apr 1, 2026Administrative 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. License expired 12/1/25
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Body spray stored over prep table. Operator removed body spray.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
Cut melons packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Food stored on floor. Rice and plastic bottled water stored on floor in dry storage. Advised operator to elevate products 6 inches from floor.
Jul 2, 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching washed/peeled mango with bare hands while peeling before cold holding until served. Operator discussed with employee who then put on gloves.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in coconut and nuts inside storage containers. Operator removed scoops from containers.
Label on a food item (cut melon/mango/pineapple) prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Advised Operator to label.
Dec 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2024. Advised Operator to renew license.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. At triple glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At flip top cooler; cut melon (64F - Ambient Cooling 1:45pm/64F 2:10pm). Operator stated melon cut 2 hours prior, stored in bowls above make top, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, moved to reach in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. At hand wash sink; water not draining. Operator removed stopper from sink, water draining.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At triple glass door reach in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over mango juice. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
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. Employee working less than 60 days/no food handler training/no reporting agreement. Provided employee reporting agreement to Operator, printed, employee signed.
Feb 28, 2024Administrative 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2023.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bathroom hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At triple sink; spray bottle containing vinegar not labeled. Operator labeled.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ceviche served with raw tilapia, not identified as being raw. Operator wrote raw next to tilapia ceviche.
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. Provided Employee Reporting Agreement, Employee read/signed.
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.