La Michoacana Factory Ocala

4125 W Silver Springs Blvd Ste 1, Ocala, FL 34482

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

High Risk

La Michoacana Factory Ocala has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 11, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 15 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Ocala restaurants (averaging 78), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 15 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over lime juice in kitchen reach-in cooler. Employee placed eggs on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled garbage can then put on gloves to handle containers of food without washing hands. Employee changed gloves and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler next to front counter drink cooler: tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cabbage (45F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Employee moved items to a cooler with ambient temperature of 38F to reduce temperature to 41F. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer for front counter reach-in cooler next to front counter drink cooler reading 85F, ambient temperature of cooler 51F.

05-05-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit available. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dining room restroom.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer available.

05-08-4

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. No proof of training for employees. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at kitchen hand washing sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans stored on kitchen shelf across from hand washing sink.

16-46-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in fan covers dusty.

23-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in freezer across from front counter ice machine.

14-69-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on kitchen prep table. Employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach-in cooler next to front counter drink reach-in cooler, 51F.

14-74-7

May 20, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Two gallon jugs of bleach stored on shelf directly beside single-use lids in dry storage area. Manager removed bleach from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for three-compartment sink.

16-37-1

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack and keys hanging of dry goods storage area. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Establishment using sponge on in-use food-contact surface at three-compartment sink.

21-23-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoops in 96F water. Manager removed and increase water temperature **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( strawberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( cream and washed strawberries ) in walk in cooler

08B-17-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored on floor

21-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food ( sugar ).

14-01-5

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Michoacana Factory Ocala last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Michoacana Factory Ocala on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Michoacana Factory Ocala?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Michoacana Factory Ocala.

How does La Michoacana Factory Ocala compare to other restaurants in Ocala?

La Michoacana Factory Ocala most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.

Has La Michoacana Factory Ocala's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at La Michoacana Factory Ocala have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at La Michoacana Factory Ocala means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is La Michoacana Factory Ocala inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, La Michoacana Factory Ocala is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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