MICHOACANA UNIVERSAL NEVERIA Y PALETERIA INC
10027 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-374-1788
Last inspected Aug 13, 2025 · 4 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
APR 24
DEC 24
AUG 25
▼ IMPROVING
4 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.
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
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022059406 | Aug 24, 2022 | May 19, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Isopropyl alcohol spray bottles on top stored on shelf over flavor extracts in dry storage closet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in front service line used for washing apples. Employee removed apple as during time of inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in back kitchen Employee handwash sink. Employee provided paper towels during time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold-like substance inside ice machine.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Case of bottled water and 2 bags of sugar on floor in dry storage closet. Milk and ice cream mixture stored on floor in Reach in cooler. Employee relocated mixture to an approved location during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front service Employee handwash sink.
Stored food not covered. Sliced tomato, cut lettuce, onions, peppers in front line Reach in cooler not covered.
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chemical bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two unlabeled squeeze bottles filled with chemicals stored next to prep sink on front line.
Food stored on floor. Box of Hershey's syrup stored on floor inside pantry closet. Cream and lemon cream stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all products to an approved location during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at three compartment sink and at front line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located on dry storage rack in dish pit.
Stored food not covered. Sliced tomatoes, onions, cabbage, ginger, and jalapeños on front line Reach in cooler. Operator covered products during time of inspection.
Apr 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter box of single service to go cups placed on floor close by entrance. Removed items from the floor.
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority8 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cook chicken churros reach in cooler
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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee food in hand washing sink by walk in cooler employee removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked.
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. Printed for management to sign and few employees sign
No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator restocked.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing 1 employee
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.