La Michoacana

1264 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Michoacana has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 19, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Bartow average 87, so La Michoacana trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 19, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs over strawberries. Eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2026 is posted.

50-09-4

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Eggs stored above strawberries inside the reach in cooler Milk and Dairy cooler in the d/ prep area. The eggs was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum carry out trays on the top shelf next to the ice machine not inverted. The pans was inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Bath door not self closing.

32-02-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. A bushel of corn on the floor in the dishwasher area.

08B-38-4

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Sep 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw eggs over strawberries bread inside the milk dairy case in the dry storage area. Reviewed proper storage with the operator. He is rearranging the product. **Corrective Action Taken**

08A-04-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cans of Eva milk and condensed milk on the floor under the dry storage shelf in the dishwasher area. The product was removed from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Feb 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water at 72F. On table next to the crepe maker.

10-07-4

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

32-02-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.

32-04-4

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in water at 89F Temperature reached 133F **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Michoacana?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana.

How does La Michoacana compare to other restaurants in Bartow?

La Michoacana most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Bartow average of 87.

Has La Michoacana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Michoacana have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Michoacana means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is La Michoacana inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana is inspected around three times per year on average.

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