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TRADICION MICHOACANA LLC

4556 CRESTHAVEN BLVD, West Palm Beach FL 33415 · 5616323042

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6022467
Grade history
NOV 23
AUG 24
AUG 25
OCT 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Six droppings under ice cream machine in back kitchen Six droppings between white and stainless steel freezer units in back kitchen against wall Two droppings between freezer and ice cream topping unit at front counter
High priority/35A-04-4
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $800

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025073487Oct 7, 2025Mar 6, 2026$400
2--2025058648Aug 6, 2025Oct 22, 2025$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added chlorine to 100ppm.
High priority/22-42-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee went from cashiering at cash register, put on gloves and began preparing ice cream for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands and changed gloves.
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrected On-Site
Hand wash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front line hand washing sink used to store ice scoop. Operator removed from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 8, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 7, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee washed hands with no soap in 3 compartment sink after handling soiled container and before handling clean equipment and food service utensils. Discussed with employee who then washed hands properly with soap at hand washing sink.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washed and rinsed food storage container and then placed to dry/store without sanitizing, Triple Sink (Chlorine - Not Set Up). Advised Operator to set up triple sink and properly sanitize food storage container.
High priority/22-45-4/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings behind ice cream display cooler at front counter. 1 rodent dropping in kitchen on floor under triple sink. Approximately 3 rodent droppings in kitchen on floor under/behind freezers. Advised Operator to remove droppings, clean and sanitize areas.
High priority/35A-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At reach in cooler; milk no date mark. Operator stated milk opened two days prior, applied date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Aug 7, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee used cellphone and began working with clean equipment without washing hands in between Educated on site. Instructed employee to wash hands
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Six droppings under ice cream machine in back kitchen Six droppings between white and stainless steel freezer units in back kitchen against wall Two droppings between freezer and ice cream topping unit at front counter
High priority/35A-04-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils and buckets in hand sink in back kitchen
Intermediate/31A-11-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored in standing water -74F
Basic/10-07-4
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to triple sink blocked by storage container. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front line; hand wash sink used to dump ice. Operator melted ice.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At front line hand wash sink; no soap. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line dipper-well; ice cream scoops stored in standing water 85F. Operator turned on dipper-well faucet.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding cheese sauce 128°, corn 116° in steamer being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked and putting in high temperature.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5

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.