La Michoacana Al Natural
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
55
Score
Inspectors have visited La Michoacana Al Natural 11 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Dec 19, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “operating with an expired division of hotels”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine +200ppm) in back kitchen area. Operator added more water to dilute solution. Retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink on front service line used to store ice cream scoop. Operator removed scoop from hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in back corner of kitchen near reach in freezers. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to reach in freezer in kitchen area. Operator replenished soap at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on two reach in freezers in back kitchen area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed multiple spoons for non TCS ice cream toppings not stored above top of food items. Operator removed improperly stored spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal belongings stored on shelf next to dry foods storage. Employee removed purse and jacket to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
55
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated she is in process of taking the class and will soon be taking exam. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: At callback observed certificate from an unapproved food handler from 360 Learn 2 Serve. Shows two hour course taken but not about exam. Time needed to get training from approved vendor. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-14: At callback no change. Operator stated they took class online but is waiting for exam date to be sent. Operator showed proof of completion of course. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
90
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Establishment unable to provide proof of employee food safety training certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: At callback: operator used unapproved vendor. Time needed to take exam **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated she is in process of taking the class and will soon be taking exam. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: At callback observed certificate from an unapproved food handler from 360 Learn 2 Serve. Shows two hour course taken but not about exam. Time needed to get training from approved vendor. **Time Extended**
53A-07-6
82
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Served one flying insect next to steamtable on front line. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Container of toxic substance/ chemical stored next to container of cheese sauce on storage shelf next to mop sink. Operator removed container of sanitizer to properly store. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-22 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Operator unable to provide proof of CFM. Operator stated she is in process of taking the class and will soon be taking exam. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - 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. Establishment unable to provide proof of employee food safety training certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. In use ice cream scoop stored in dipperwell with standing water. Dipperwell faucet turned off. Operator turned dipperwell on with sufficient velocity. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) in kitchen area. Operator remade solution and retested at 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup without handle used to dispense sugar next to ice cream making machine. Operator removed cup from sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Mar 28, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Mar 25, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed three flying insects at rack of chips and at front service line near hand wash sink. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 6-1-22. Spoke with owner, Ricardo stated he has been dealing with the city for zoning, plans for a wall that was revised and thought he couldn't renew license until that was completed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 14 roaches in the following areas: 9 live roaches observed near reach-in cooler at front service line nearest kitchen entry door 2 live roaches next to bag of salt by dry food storage area 2 live roaches under triple sink 1 live roach on floor near water heater **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese sauce (116F - Hot Holding); cooked vegetables (111F - Hot Holding) in food warmer at front line near reach-in cooler. Operator raised temperature to reheat back to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in corner of kitchen next to ice cream making machine blocked by furniture. Operator moved couch to clear path to hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Person in charge unable to provide proof of CFM. Spoke with owner who stated he will text picture of CFM. As of the end of this inspection, no proof of CFM observed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - 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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of employee food safety training. Spoke with Owner, Ricardo, and he stated he will send picture of certificate via text. No proof observed as of the end of this inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on floor near milk cooler at front service line next to kitchen entry doorway. Also, observed 2 dead roaches next to glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen area near kitchen entry door. Also, observed two roach casing next to reach in freezer near back door. Operator cleaned up dead roaches and casings during this inspection. **Warning**
35A-03-4
35
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired June 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: Observed business license expired 6-1-2023. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed establishment without proof of Food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: Still the same at callback. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 employee stated employed over 1 year 1/2 and does not have food handler certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-10: Still the same at callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
70
May 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce at 109F. Employee Stated that she just placed out at 12. Employee reheated properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed current license expired June 1, 2022. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect on service line.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen blocked with stainless containers. Inspector explained hand sink must be stocked and available for use. Employee stated they do not use.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed establishment without proof of Food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment without chemical test kit for sanitation.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sink on service line without paper towels. Employee provided napkins for hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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 employee stated employed over 1 year 1/2 and does not have food handler certification. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed establishment without 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.
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple cases of food stored on floor of back room.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed tong handle in pan of pork. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoops stored in standing water 69F. Employee removed scoops and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed multiple boxes of single service items stored on floor in back room.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed multiple frozen bags of ice cream made with milk stored in 3 compartment sink to defrost. Employee removed some and started cold water over remaining bags.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on tables throughout kitchen and back room not in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Michoacana Al Natural last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Al Natural on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Al Natural?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Al Natural.
How does La Michoacana Al Natural compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
La Michoacana Al Natural most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has La Michoacana Al Natural's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana Al Natural have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Michoacana Al Natural means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Michoacana Al Natural inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Al Natural is inspected around four times per year on average.
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