TAQUERIA MICHOACANA
608 S SR 7, Margate FL 33068 · 954.984.0001
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass slide door reach in cooler, rice (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025061634 | Jul 23, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2021008166 | Jan 22, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | $600 |
| 2--2020002894 | Jan 14, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 | $400 |
| 2--2015017238 | Mar 23, 2015 | May 20, 2015 | $960 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to dispense crumbled cheese. Operator discarded bowl during the inspection.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Next to mini walk in cooler - cases of bottled drinks not stored 6 inches off the floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At cook line, knife stored between two flip tops. Oper removed during the inspection.
Stored food not covered. Reach in cooler opposite triple sink, tomato salsa, cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, cooked pork stored uncovered. Operator covered all items during the inspection.
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed in triple sink, chicken and beef thawing in standing water. Educated manager on proper thawing procedures.Operator discarded water and began preparing meats at time of inspection.
Feb 12, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/ Food manager certification expired for Virgilio Alejandre issued 12-20-2025 expired 12-2-2025.
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in Asta freezer next to drink storage area, raw pork stored in printed to go bags. Operator removed and placed in food grade container.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Asta reach in cooler opposite triple sink,Cooked beans (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Asta reach in cooler opposite triple sink,Cooked beans (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. Item was left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
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/ Food manager certification expired for Virgilio Alejandre issued 12-20-2025 expired 12-2-2025.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk in cooler, cooked tomatoes and tomato salsa stored uncovered. Operator covered during the inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in kitchen next to Asta drink cooler, containers with sugar not labeled. Operator labeled sugar during the inspection.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over cooked chicken in reach in freezer. Employee rearranged items in freezer for proper storage.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Several under shelves prep tables with build up of rust around kitchen area.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed three thermometers not giving accurate temperatures; unable to calibrate.
Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed left interior of ice machine in kitchen with black substance on. Employee cleaned machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed five ceiling tiles in kitchen with water damage.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near to two door reach in cooler in kitchen.
Hole in or other damage to wall. -broken frame- bottom left side kitchen entrance from bar. -broken wall next to reach in cooler in front of walk in cooler. Broken wall - hole on lower right side door, next to mop sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed two knives handles touching food in flip top cooler in kitchen. Employee removed from cooler.
May 13, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver stored above ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass slide door reach in cooler, rice (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liver stored above ready to eat vegetables in reach in freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass slide door reach in cooler, rice (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass slide door reach in cooler, rice (52F - Cold Holding. Per operator item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to hold sanitizer bucket at front counter and preparation area. PIC removed.
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. Observed no proof of training for Julissa Q, Mariela A, employees more than 60 days.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork cooked 3/12/25am. not date marked in slide glass door cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ana M expired 7 29/2020 and Ofelia R expired 12/20/2023
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on preparation table.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in preparation area. PIC removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 0 ppm. Corrected to 100ppm.
Jul 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice being stored and in contact with a thank you t shirt to go bag.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink
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. New employee on job less than 60 days email operator form to fill out
No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside left side of ice machine has accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice.
Ceiling tile missing. On cook line
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed behind the cook line the floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Hole in or other damage to wall. By rear kitchen door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with salt in container of salt on cook line shelf.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on shelves above three compartment sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed tomal raujo oxaqueno no covered in atosa reach in freezer.
Feb 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink bottle water then engaged in peeling apples.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice in contact with a non food grade t shirt bag in steam table
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to three compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink at three compartment sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cup in a container of salsa in beverage cooler. Observed plastic bowl in the rice container.
Ceiling tile missing on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open water bottle on prep table. Employee removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket sitting on top of container of sugar. Employee removed Observed employee cellphone on prep table shelf. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained to employee the correct order.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on flip top cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. Tomalli in Atosa reach in freezer.
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled
Oct 12, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed cooked rice being stored in a t shirt to go bag in steam table Observed beef being stored in t shirt to go bags in reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed RTE cheese being stored on top of in contact with beef in Atosa reach in freezer. Operator removed cheese place on upper shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef in same container in walk-in cooler. Operator placed chicken in separate container
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than four hours, operator placed in ice.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed salsa verde in cold beverage 2 door coolers not dated. Operator date marked.
Ceiling tile missing on cook line.
Stored food not covered. Observed salsa verde in open plastic containers. Operator covered
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